Latest articles by David C. Stevenson
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Goodbye PFI: the socialist threat to infrastructure funds
Cover Story Corbyn and McDonnell want to nationalise infrastructure without compensating investors. The collapse of Carillion has given them more ammunition. David Stevenson reports.
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An easy way on to three bandwagons
Features Thematic funds are the hot new thing in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). David Stevenson tips three to snap up now.
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Infrastructure: a reassuringly boring source of income
Features Income investors have poured money into infrastructure funds in the last few years, lured by yields of 4%-7% backed by government spending. David Stevenson picks a high-quality example for his income portfolio.
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Two oil bonds for adventurous investors
Features Two once-bedraggled oil exploration and production firms have issued bonds that promise investors a chunky yield. But they're definitely not for the nervous, says David C Stevenson.
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Earn a steady income from ships
Features Investors can now earn an income from renting out ships thanks to a new fund. Should you take advantage? David C Stevenson investigates.
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Simple portfolios for lazy investors
Tutorials Cheap passive funds are a great way for busy people to invest, says David C Stevenson. And they're only going to get more popular.
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Two adventurous income plays
Features David C Stevenson adds two London-listed specialist funds to his income portfolios.
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A risky P2P opportunity for 2018
Features Last year was a tough one for the peer-to-peer (P2P) finance sector, though investors still received a decent yield. So where should you be looking for 2018? David C Stevenson picks a risky punt.
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ETF providers are missing a trick
Features The big names behind the ETF revolution are sometimes accused of jumping on any new trend. If only that were true, says David C Stevenson.
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Small fry with big potential
Features Barely a week goes by without news of an investment trust arranging a new loan or debenture at incredibly low rates, says David C Stevenson. But some fund managers are using even more exotic instruments to raise funding.
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Micro-finance: do good and turn a profit
Features Micro-finance is the ultimate example of ethical investing. Here, David C Stevenson looks at one scheme bringing renewable energy to remote parts of Africa.
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A new, green fund for our portfolio
Tutorials This week, David C Stevenson introduces a new addition for the income portfolios – one for the conscientious investor.
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The best funds to bet against the human
Features Robotics has already attracted plenty of investors' cash, says David C Stevenson. But it's not too late to join the party.
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Two P2P lenders with tempting rates
Features David C Stevenson looks at two P2P lenders who warrant attention from investors in search of a decent yield.
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Be brave and venture into emerging Europe
Features Parts of Eastern Europe may be cheap for a reason, says David C Stevenson. But that doesn't necessarily make them bad investments.
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A fund that pays a tempting 7% yield
Tutorials This week, I’m going to begin building the two income portfolios I outlined last month with a fund that will be included in both portfolios.
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Don’t ignore this veteran fund
Features New funds may be grabbing all the attention, says David C Stevenson. But investors shouldn't avoid these veterans.
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PSD2: the next big thing in digital banking
Features PSD2 is a Europe-wide set of standards that has the potential to transform how we view and manage our money, says David C Stevenson.
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Income ideas for a low-rate world
Tutorials The past decade of record-low interest rates has had a huge effect on anybody wanting to earn a decent income from their capital. But it can still be done, if you're willing to accept some risk.
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A useful income from drugs
Features Royalty-based funds, opening up in the pharmaceutical sector, could be a great way for investors to earn income. David C Stevenson tips his favourite play.
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Get bigger profits from mini bonds
Features In the past year we’ve seen a steady rise in quality mini-bonds, says David C Stevenson, as reputable alternative asset managers move in with asset-backed propositions.
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Why taxation need not be a dirty word
Features A radical change to the way we tax wealth could benefit us all, says David C Stevenson.
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Boost your income with derivatives
Features A few equity income funds are targeting returns in excess of 4% or 5% a year using strategies originally developed in the world of options trading and structured products.
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Tempting punts on a troubled business
Features The latest profit warning from Provident Financial looks like an almighty mess, but its retail bonds may have fallen further than is justified.
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