Latest articles by Max King
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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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Odyssean Investment Trust: making the best of difficult circumstances.
Tips Odyssean Investment Trust, set up to profit from supporting “misunderstood companies”, is a mere three years old – but its record to date and managers’ expertise make it a buy.
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UK post-Covid recovery stocks: these 20 companies could be set to rocket
Cover Story Finding stocks with the potential to rise tenfold or even further is far easier said than done. But the pandemic has produced the most promising backdrop in years. Max King picks 20 UK stocks that could soon be on the road to recovery.
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Funds to buy UK small-cap stocks on a discount
Tips Investment trusts investing in smaller companies are recovering, yet share prices haven’t caught up, says Max King.
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Why it pays to take cries of “bubble” with a pinch of salt
Sponsored Many observers are pointing to a stockmarket “bubble” – especially in US tech stocks. But, says Max King, just because a lot of people are saying it, that doesn’t make them right.
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Why the underperforming Temple Bar investment trust will deliver again
Tips Temple Bar, the value-focused investment trust, has had a dreadful year, but new managers should turn it around.
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Why the government shouldn't raise taxes
Opinion Tackling our deficit with new levies would be economically and politically suicidal, says Max King.
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Ethical investing: how ethical is your ESG fund?
Advice There’s no doubt that environmental and other issues can have a huge impact on share prices – 2020 has proven that beyond doubt. But how can investors ensure they are backing the right ESG funds?
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Murray Income Trust: a rare star in the income sector
Tips The Murray Income Trust is a reliable and promising pick in a struggling sector.
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Don’t be fooled by the illusion of safety in income
Sponsored The UK income sector has suffered badly. Max King looks at what the might future look like, and what investors can learn from the experience.
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