Latest articles by 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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Gilts look attractive, but trusts have more income growth potential
Yields on gilts have reached levels not seen for 16 years, but with real yields still negative, investors should look to trusts instead.
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5 investment trusts to buy for exposure to Europe's leading companies
European stocks have outperformed. These are the 5 trusts to buy to benefit, says Max King.
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This fund will benefit from rising interest rates
Financial stocks have underperformed but the sector might be in for an upswing, says Max King. Buy this trust to benefit.
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Don’t overlook this high yield fund
This discounted trust has a very high yield – so why are investors overlooking it?
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Abrdn puts its house in order
Wide discounts are encouraging many underperforming investment trusts to merge or wind up
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Trapped in a time of zombie government
It’s not just companies that are eking out an existence, says Max King. The state is in the twilight zone too.
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Happy days are here again for equity investors
Ignore the doom-mongers, says Max King. The global bull market began in October 2022, and there is ample scope for further gains. Is your portfolio poised to profit?
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A discounted trust with a 5% yield
Investors in this investment trust will get paid to wait while demand for the sector returns.
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10 private equity trusts to buy
Private equity should be a core component of any portfolio, says Max King. Here are the sector’s top trusts.
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Should you buy this mining trust?
BlackRock World Mining Trust is trading at a discount to net asset value – but is now the right time to buy?
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Recession delayed, not avoided
Stubborn inflation presages trouble for the UK, says Max King. Luckily for investors, the global outlook is healthier.
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The outlook for stocks is improving
This is the best of times for investors, says Max King. Global risks are receding, but few have noticed.
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The return of recovery investing
A strategy based on finding stocks poised for a turnaround may be making a comeback, says Max King
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A discounted REIT to buy now
Tips This real estate investment trust is carving out a niche for itself by recycling old offices. Investors should take advantage of the discount and buy now, says Max King.
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The top healthcare funds to buy
Tips Increasingly rapid progress in drugs and healthcare technology makes these trusts top tips, says Max King.
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Why the UK equity market is shrinking
Analysis The crisis has been building for 25 years, says Max King, and it will take decades to reverse the trend.
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A private equity approach to public markets
Tips A different approach to capitalising on low UK equity valuations.
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Is Japan the best market to invest in now?
Opinion Japan puts Western economies to shame and offers good value for both equity and bond investors, says Max King.
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Private equity’s discount dilemma
Tips Many trusts trade on wide discounts, but there’s no reason to think that valuations are overstated.
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