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HINT goes global in hunt for yield
Thursday 03 Nov 2016Low interest rates and rising inflation pose a very real threat to UK savers and yield-starved investors. But the post Brexit vote plunge in the pound should continue to provide a boost to the performance of funds that invest overseas, since the earnings and dividends they generate in international...
Profit from a digital future
Thursday 27 Oct 2016W e live in a paradoxical world. Global growth has stalled and there has been less productivity growth over the past 10 years, according to analysis by researchers at investment bank Morgan Stanley, yet it feels like there is more technology innovation around us than ever before. ‘We see scope for...
Jupiter's rocketing returns
Thursday 20 Oct 2016W ild swings in stock markets can provoke panic, though it is important to remember volatility also provides opportunities for investors to make profits. One way of positioning portfolios for an uncertain investing climate ahead is to put money to work with ‘absolute return’ funds. These seek to...
Fantastic funds
Thursday 13 Oct 2016P icking funds can be a difficult task given the sheer volume of products available to UK investors. We’re big fans of analysing long term performance data to help narrow down the field and help spot the funds that shine year in, year out. Last week we revealed the investment trusts which managed...
Buffett disciple in rare stock purchase
Thursday 06 Oct 2016W hen the manager of one of the UK’s most interesting funds makes a rare investment, you need to take notice. Keith Ashworth-Lord of the CFP SDL UK Buffettology Fund (GB00B3QQFJ66) is a very picky man, mirroring the approach of legendary investor Warren Buffett whose stock picking skills are...