24 July 2025

Dividend Heroes: the investment trusts with the longest track record of consistent dividend growth

Certain investments have a particular advantage over cash in the bank and that’s the ability to provide a growing income stream.

Cash savings rates are often fixed which means your money won’t buy as much if the cost of living goes up. If your dividends go up each year it means you can potentially beat the rate of inflation, and your money goes...

12 November 2024

Investing in the US: use a fund manager or pick your own stocks?

The US stock market is the biggest in the world and has grown in popularity among investors in recent years. It’s home to giants of industry spanning a range of sectors, from technology, energy and food to industrials, travel and healthcare.

For those seeking exposure to this part of the world, a key decision is whether to invest directly via...