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HarbourVest is cheap and a great way to play the private equity space
Thursday 21 Nov 2019Before they come to the stock market, all companies need to raise capital in order to grow and one of their options is to work with pools of private money set aside specifically for that purpose. Investing in private equity through an investment trust is not only a good way to diversify your...
Asia-Pacific growth and narrowing discount to power Pacific Horizon
Thursday 14 Nov 2019These are interesting times for Asia. The ongoing trade dispute between the US and China, huge protests in Hong Kong and the economy slowing in some parts are overshadowing, for now, the undoubted enormous long-run growth potential as the region’s vast population hubs become larger, wealthier and...
We go back to media group Future for growth
Thursday 14 Nov 2019We think the success story at FTSE 250 publisher Future ( FUTR ) , which has seen the company’s market value increase by several multiples in the past few years, has further to run, driven by the company’s latest acquisition. On 30 October Future announced the £140m purchase of TI Media, the...
Big money to be made with this self-storage group
Thursday 07 Nov 2019It may not be a glamorous activity but storing the possessions of businesses and households is certainly a lucrative one. Self-storage play Lok’n Store ( LOK:AIM ) continues to churn out impressive growth numbers and has a clear expansion plan which is underpinned by a strong balance sheet,...
Science tools maker Oxford Instruments is a great share to buy
Thursday 07 Nov 2019We live in a world of climate change, ageing populations, pressure on food and water supplies and depleting raw materials. Against these substantial challenges we look to science and technology to provide solutions, and Oxford Instruments ( OXIG ) hands the boffins the technology tools. The FTSE...
Strong growth at an attractive valuation on offer at CareTech
Thursday 31 Oct 2019We think the benefits of CareTech’s ( CTH:AIM ) acquisition of its rival Cambian are not fully appreciated by the market and investors should get in now as they become more apparent. Caretech is a national provider of care services for children and adults with complex needs, operating in the circa...
Buy WH Smith as it travels to new horizons
Thursday 31 Oct 2019S hares believes investors should buy cash generative books, magazines and stationery seller WH Smith ( SMWH ) . We’ve long been fans of the business and following a bold takeover roughly doubling the size of its international travel business we think there is scope for further upside. The £312m...
Trust Merchants to deliver on its income and value goals
Thursday 24 Oct 2019Market shake-outs are often a great time to buy high quality investments with long track records of wealth creation. With investors torn over the prospects of the major UK stock markets we believe Merchants Trust ( MRCH ) is just such an opportunity. With roots that go back to 1889 there is no type...
Smart Metering Systems looks a savvy portfolio addition
Thursday 24 Oct 2019A decent sized, relatively liquid investment that’s uncorrelated to the UK economy and a good structural growth story to boot, now is an excellent time to buy Smart Metering Systems ( SMS:AIM ) . It is the only company that installs, owns, operates, and maintains gas and electricity smart meters on...
Why this solar fund is a great portfolio addition
Thursday 17 Oct 2019An investment that has a good track record of paying generous dividends, is genuinely diversified and has the potential to grow your money in the meantime is always going to be a popular thing. An increasing favourite with institutional investors, FTSE 250 investment trust Foresight Solar ( FSFL )...