Latest articles by Rupert Hargreaves
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UK inflation slumps to 6.7% in August
The latest data shows inflation slowed faster than expected in August, a welcome relief for consumers and the Bank of England
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MoneyWeek Interviews: Sue Noffke, head of UK equities at Schroders
Sue Noffke, head of UK equities at Schroders talks to Rupert Hargreaves about the current situation in the UK equity market, why investors need to think about growth as well as income and discusses some of her favourite investment ideas.
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Is the state pension triple lock doomed to fail?
Opinion The state pension triple lock guarantees an increase in the state pension every year, but this assumes government income grows every year as well, which it doesn't. This is leading to problems.
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5 of the best gold ETFs
News Here are the best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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Why savers need to act quickly to snap up NS&I’s market-leading 6.2% interest rate
NS&I launched a market-leading one-year fixed savings account in August, but it could be pulled at any moment so savers need to act now.
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Cruising the Baltic Sea
Rupert Hargreaves explores northern Europe from the Regent Seven Seas Splendor
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The Art of Saying No
Even the greatest investors and business managers come a cropper when they try to do too much. It’s best to keep it simple and say no.
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An undervalued REIT to invest in for the long term
This real-estate investment trust specialising in logistics assets is an attractive income play.
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What is an investment trust?
Videos “Active” investment funds come in two main varieties, one of which is investment trusts. But what exactly is an investment trust?
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This property fund should thrive even amid high inflation and wobbly growth
Tips The UK property market looks increasingly shaky. But one sector stands out as a safe haven – life sciences property.
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The ten highest dividend yields on Aim
Tips Rupert Hargreaves picks the highest-paying dividend stocks on Aim, London’s junior market for small and medium-sized growth companies.
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The ten investment trusts with the highest dividend yields
Tips Investment trusts are one of the best ways to participate in the stockmarket, and the way they are structured means they can maintain their dividends in lean times. Here, Rupert Hargreaves looks at the ten highest yielding investment trusts on the market today.
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The top ten dividend stocks in the FTSE 250
Tips The average FTSE 250 dividend yield is around 4%, but many stocks yield much more. Rupert Hargreaves picks the best FTSE 250 stocks for income investors to buy.
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FTSE 100 dividends: the top 10 yields
Tips Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the companies with the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100.
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Investment trust discounts hit 2008 levels. Here’s how to profit
Investment trust discounts have risen to levels not seen since 2008, here are three trusts looking to buy to profit.
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The outlook for Shell shares is mixed, despite bumper profits
Analysis With profits surging, it looks as if Shell is on a roll, but the company’s growth from here is hard to see as Rupert Hargreaves explains.
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5 REITs to buy for income and growth
Tips Rupert Hargreaves looks at five cheap REITs following the recent market turbulence.
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What are Gilts and why should you care about them?
Analysis Gilts have been in the news a lot recently, but not everyone understands why these assets are so vital to the UK economy.
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The MoneyWeek portfolio of investment trusts – July 2023 update
Tips A decade ago we set up the MoneyWeek portfolio of investment trusts. They remain a compelling long-term bet says Rupert Hargreaves
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CPI inflation falls faster than expected in June
The rate of CPI inflation came in below expectations for June, giving a welcome boost to the Bank of England, the government and consumers.
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House prices fall as buyers back away from the market - RICS
House prices fall while buyer demand is expected to remain subdued as two-year mortgage fixes hit 6.66%
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Fundsmith Equity: a setback for a high-quality portfolio
Advice Rupert Hargreaves explains why investors should focus on Fundsmith Equity’s process rather than its losses
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AVI Global Trust: Global diversification at a discount
AVI Global aims to exploit anomalies and inefficiencies in three undervalued niches.
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What happened to Thames Water?
Thames Water, the UK’s biggest water company could go under due to mismanagement and debt. We look into how the company got itself into this position, and what investors should expect.
