About the expert

Paul Angell is AJ Bell's Head of Investment Research. Paul began his investment career with a global investment bank in 2010, holding various roles across London and Hong Kong over the following years. In 2016, Paul then joined a UK-based investment consultancy business. Here, he was responsible for selecting investment strategies across asset classes to support the firm’s £2.5 billion managed portfolio service, as well as numerous external clients.

Paul joined AJ Bell in 2023 to lead the firm’s investment research offering, ensuring that clients across the business have a great selection of investment options to work with.

Latest articles from Paul Angell

  • 17 August 2026

    Is picking a bond fund like picking an equity fund?

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    I’m looking to choose some bond funds as I’m heading into retirement. Can I go about it the...

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  • 11 August 2026

    Three funds with emerging managers to watch for

    Star manager culture is no longer as prominent as it once was in the fund management industry. Companies have generally become more cautious about putting too much emphasis on one individual, preferring instead to talk about the strategy and team behind an actively managed fund.

    But fund management remains, at its heart, a people business...

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  • 21 July 2026

    Why would I invest in an active fund when trackers are cheaper?

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    It’s hard for me to understand the case for active funds for stock investing. If tracker funds...

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  • 20 July 2026

    Are the bonds in your portfolio doing their job?

    Bonds are often used in portfolios to even out risk and provide protection from the whims of the equity market. For a long time, one of the safest places to be within bonds has been US treasuries. These investments have offered a reliable way to make modest returns without taking on too much risk.

    But in recent years, US treasuries have experienced...

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  • 11 June 2026

    Where can you invest in the short term?

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    What guidance is available for someone with only a couple of years until retirement who is...

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  • 20 May 2026

    Five metrics investors should be paying attention to

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    I’ve been investing for a while but mainly in index funds. I’m trying to become a more involved...

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  • 16 March 2026

    How do I go about picking an active fund manager?

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    I’m worried about being entirely invested in tracker funds. How should I choose a manager that picks stocks?

    Matt

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    Hi Matt, I...

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