Max King
Max has an Economics degree from the University of Cambridge and is a chartered accountant. He worked at Investec Asset Management for 12 years, managing multi-asset funds investing in internally and externally managed funds, including investment trusts. This included a fund of investment trusts which grew to £120m+. Max has managed ten investment trusts (winning many awards) and sat on the boards of three trusts – two directorships are still active.
After 39 years in financial services, including 30 as a professional fund manager, Max took semi-retirement in 2017. Max has been a MoneyWeek columnist since 2016 writing about investment funds and more generally on markets online, plus occasional opinion pieces. He also writes for the Investment Trust Handbook each year and has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and other publications. See here for details of current investments held by Max.
Latest articles by Max King
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Will the BlackRock World Mining Trust fund strike gold?
The BlackRock World Mining Trust looks like a compelling alternative to a pure play on gold explorers. Is it good enough?
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London Stock Exchange exodus: which companies could be next to go?
As many companies exit London, the steady trickle of stocks listing elsewhere could turn into a stampede. Who will be next, and what does this mean for investors?
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Is renewable energy worth investing in?
The government’s pursuit of driving Britain to net zero through renewable energy is proving counterproductive. Is the sector still worth investing in?
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The investment opportunities in a bear market
As equities fell sharply in August, Max King explores the investment opportunities in a bear market
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Two small cap investment trusts with growth potential
These two small cap investment trusts specialise in the market’s tiddlers and both are worth buying, says Max King.
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Invesco Bond Income Plus in demand – should you buy?
With interest rates dropping, the Invesco Bond Income Plus trust should offer a smooth ride to lock in higher levels of income. Plus, it boasts an excellent record
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A green investment trust to buy
Tips Environmental technology is still a long-term green investment opportunity, even though the ESG bubble has burst
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How to invest in REITs in the UK and Europe
Investing in REITs can be a sensible alternative to buying property, but picking the right one is a challenge. Marcus Phayre-Mudge’s trust boasts commercial real estate experts with a proven record
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Canadian General Investments: should you buy?
Investors can profit from Canada's vast potential with Canadian General Investments, a top investment trust
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Should you invest in HarbourVest?
HarbourVest is a private equity fund-of-funds providing cheap access to fast-growing unlisted companies. Should you invest?
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Emerging market investment trusts to buy
Emerging market investment trusts offer access to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, says Max King
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Is it a good time to invest in the UK?
Temple Bar Investment Trust is a diversified bet on British equities and looks excellent value, says Max King
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Should you sell in May this year?
The market adage looks unlikely to apply in 2024, and global equities are proving resilient. Should you sell in May?
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Is Scottish Mortgage the next big success story?
Despite facing setbacks, the Trust bounces back, making it a top fund pick for investors.
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The nobbling of Britain’s nuclear energy sector
The UK once led the world in atomic power, but now it’s a has-been. The malaise is due to the left’s opposition to the sector and decisions taken by the Blair government.
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Alliance Trust: is this global fund worth investing in?
Alliance Trust was the best performer in its sector in 2023 and remains a promising pick.
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Three iconic brands that lost their shine
Many famous brands have lasted for decades, but history shows that they can suddenly fade away.
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Max King’s 2023 review and 2024 outlook
Max King reviews his “outrageous predictions” for 2023 and his outlook for 2024.
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The best infrastructure funds to shelter your income from inflation
The infrastructure sector’s trusts have fallen out of favour, but the tide will turn. Now is the time to buy, says Max King.
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Eight small-cap trusts to bet on
Funds investing in market minnows are out of favour, but the cycle will turn. Here are the best bets.
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The bond bust bodes well for equities
Rising yields on government debt herald the end of the free-money era and good news for investors.
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Ashoka: A new, but reliable, trust you can count on
Our investment columnist, Max King, says tough times breed investment trusts like Ashoka, that you can trust.
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The Mid Wynd Trust's recipe for success
Max King takes a closer look at Mid Wynd following the investment trust’s decision to change its investment manager earlier this year.
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Profit from private education
Max King looks at a way to profit from the rise of private education.
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