Latest articles by Max King
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Get decades of growth at a discount with this healthcare investment trust
Tips Healthcare is set for strong long-term expansion but looks cheap. That makes this investment trust worth buying, says Max King.
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What I learned from 15 years of investing in small companies
Advice Max King spent 15 years managing funds in the small-companies sector. Here he reveals the secrets of long-term investment success
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Private equity funds: get strong returns from these bargain investment trusts
Tips Private-equity investment trusts are a way to buy into a high-performing sector that’s out of reach for most individual investors. Many of these funds are trading at prices that look like a bargain, says Max King
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Why you should ignore the pessimists and invest now
Sponsored There is widespread fear that massive fiscal stimulus will result in uncontrollable inflation. But don't worry, says Max King. Use the current market uncertainty to your advantage.
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Four of the best investment trusts for investing in emerging markets
Tips Investors need to tread very carefully in this risky sector. Here are the best ways to approach it
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Where to find value in the commercial property sector
Tips Commercial property – notably shopping centres and offices – has struggled due to Covid-19. But there are several promising real estate investment trusts that look attractively priced, says Max King.
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Investing beyond China: how to buy into wider Asian markets
Tips There are several reasons to be sceptical about China’s development, says Max King. What’s more, there is vast potential in other regional emerging markets. Here’s how to buy in.
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Why you should pay attention when investment trusts raise new money
Sponsored There was a time when buying into an investment trust public offering was a bad idea. But things have changed, says Max King. Investors need to keep an open mind.
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Cash in on the potential of US small-cap stocks with this investment trust
Tips There is ample scope for the American market’s small-cap stocks to close the valuation gap with blue chips. Max King picks an investment trust perfectly poised to profit.
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Decimalisation: Britain’s “new pence” turn 50 years old
Opinion In 1971 the UK adopted a decimal currency. The shift was widely thought to be a step towards joining the Common Market, but there was more to it than that, says Max King.
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UK stocks: how the FTSE 100 is finding its feet again
Analysis The FTSE 100, Britain’s blue-chip stockmarket index, has undergone constant churn in the 37 years since its inception, says Max King. But it is now starting to catch up with its global counterparts.
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Finsbury Growth & Income: an excellent example of why you should let your winners run and run
Tips Nick Train’s Finsbury Growth & Income Trust finds top stocks for the very, very long term, says Max King.
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Should you risk buying into venture capital trusts (VCTs)?
Tips Venture capital trusts (VCTs) are risky, but they are tax-efficient and focus on fast-growing private companies. David Stevenson picks a few to consider.
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Forget rebalancing – ditch your losers, not your winners
Sponsored Investors are often told to regularly rebalance their portfolio and take profits from their winning holdings. But that can be a mistake, says Max King.
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Buy into the “contrarian” appeal of US growth stocks
Tips Investors should ignore the shift towards value stocks, says Max King, and stick with fast-growing American tech stocks. Here are two of the best investment trusts to buy.
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Four of the best funds for mining profits in gold
Tips The gold-price upswing is set to endure, says Max King. These funds look the most promising.
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Six investment trusts to tuck away now – and six to sell
Tips Max King presents his round-up of the “lame ducks” of 2020 and highlights six “Cinderella” trusts: strong performers that have not received the recognition they deserve.
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Where to find sustainable growth in renewable energy
Tips The renewable energy sector has come a long way, but there is still plenty of momentum in funds and utility stocks.
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Can you afford to ignore investment trusts?
Sponsored As this year has decisively shown, says Max King, the simplest route to outperformance has been via investment trusts. Here’s why you should invest in them.
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A fund that can profit from insuring the risks we all face
Tips The insurance sector is embarking on an upswing and boasts steady long-term returns, says Max King. This fund could help you profit.
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What today's investors can learn from the bear markets of the past
Advice Several key patterns emerge from a look at previous downturns, says Max King. The upshot is that fortune favours the brave – but don’t panic if you miss the initial rebound.
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Looking for income? Buy these three solid property funds
Tips Apparent high-yielding bargains often turn out to be value traps. But these three property funds look like solid buys for income investors.
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Five top investment trusts to buy and forget until 2040
Tips Picking winning long-term stocks is extremely difficult but, with a sensible spread of solid funds, investors can look forward to maximum gains with minimum fuss, says Max King
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Does politics matter for investors?
Sponsored Generally speaking, says Max King, markets don’t seem to care much about politics. But every now and again, politics really does matter quite a lot.
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