
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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Renewable infrastructure trusts on the road to ruin?
Rising discounts and yields for renewable infrastructure trusts reflect the unsustainability of the subsidy system, says Max King.
By Max King
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Three private equity trusts going cheap – should you buy?
Opinion These three specialist private equity funds focus on high-growth companies
By Max King
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Is the US economy set for success?
Ignore the pessimists: US stocks will keep charging ahead, says Max King
By Max King
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Why Saba is trying to take advantage of UK investment trusts
Max King looks at why ever-widening discounts may have created an opportunity for Saba Investments in the UK world of investment trusts
By Max King
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Unconventional investment ideas to beat the markets
Find the best investment ideas by observing trends and listening to anecdotes, says Max King
By Max King
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Where to invest – MoneyWeek writers give their tips
Invest in Canada and US small caps, and snap up a cosmetics company and a Hungarian telecoms outfit
By Cris Sholto Heaton
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Has RIT Capital fallen out of favour?
RIT Capital saw its discount soar amid weak returns, and investors remain sceptical of a turnaround
By Max King
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UK equities are set for a bull market – buy now
Investors shouldn’t wait for a crisis to buy UK equities, says Max King. Do so now, in the expectation of much better returns in due course
By Max King
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Should you buy JPMorgan's top emerging market trust?
The JPMorgan Emerging Markets Trust fund has outperformed its benchmark over the long term and offers good value
By Max King
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Two investment trusts riding the AI boom
Remain invested in investment trusts despite high valuations, as computing breakthroughs are likely to change the world
By Max King
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Investment trusts could benefit from more optimism
Give yourself an edge with investment trusts. Finding winning stocks is no mean feat.
By Max King
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Is Labour on the brink of a crisis?
Labour's Autumn Budget is approaching – a fiscal and economic storm on the scale of 1976 looks likely, says Max King
By Max King
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An overlooked Japanese investment trust to invest in
This Japanese investment trust focuses on family-controlled firms, cheap investment trusts and Japan
By Max King
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Is China an undervalued market?
Most funds remain wary of China amid slowing growth. Have they got it wrong?
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?
By Max King
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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?
By Max King
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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
By Max King
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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.
By 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
By Max King
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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
By Max King
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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
By Max King
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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
By Max King
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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?
By Max King
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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
By Max King