Latest articles by Rupert Hargreaves
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Can Gym Group pump up your portfolio?
Gym Group was one of the best UK small-cap stocks in 2024 and will beef up your profits this New Year
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Baillie Gifford trusts gain from SpaceX valuation
Baillie Gifford's funds have gained from Elon Musk’s relationship with US president-elect Donald Trump. Are private investments really a safe bet?
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AstraZeneca goes cheap – should you buy?
The decline in AstraZeneca’s share price is overdone given the outlook, and the stock is cheap
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Is there value in European equities?
European equities are in the bargain basement owing to a stagnant economy – but tread carefully
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Share buybacks rise in the UK – what does it mean for investors?
Share buybacks are gaining popularity in the UK – good news for investors
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Invest for the future with ETFs
The UK lags behind its European peers when it comes to investing for the future. ETFs and savings plans can help close the gap.
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Invest in Grainger: a landlord with growth potential
Grainger is putting years of uncertainty behind it and investing for expansion
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Know which performance fees you’re signing up for
Performance fees and their timing can have a bigger impact on returns than you might think
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Invest in Glencore: a cheap play on global growth
Glencore looks historically cheap, yet the group’s prospects remain encouraging
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Go international with Henderson International Income
The Henderson International Income trust offers a FTSE-beating yield from a global portfolio and trades on a 10% discount.
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Lock in an 11% yield with Sabre
Tips Sabre, a best-in-class company is undervalued due to low profits in the motor insurance industry. Should you invest?
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What does the future hold for investment trusts?
The investment trust sector is consolidating; for the small, illiquid players the future looks bleak
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Invest in Babcock: an overlooked defence play
Defence stocks have outperformed this year, but Babcock has been left behind
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Is Brevan Howard Macro a good investment?
Holding Brevan Howard, a world-leading vehicle through an investment trust, offers diversification on the cheap
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LSL Property Services: a profit-machine in the property sector
LSL covers every area of the residential real estate market and should thrive after its shake-up
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After Priips changes, investment trusts are due a rerating
Heavy-handed rules governing fees, which put investment trust companies at a disadvantage, are to go.
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Spire Healthcare: invest in the booming demand for private healthcare
Spire Healthcare is one of the few listed companies benefiting from the growing trend in private healthcare. Should you invest?
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Are insurance companies a good investment?
Costs may be soaring but the insurance sector is currently going through one of its most profitable periods. The market has been slow to realise the opportunity here
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Higher rates hamper Reits – are they still worth buying?
Shares in Reits have been under pressure and, as a result, discounts to net asset value are likely to persist for some time – focus on income over value
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Woodside Energy: an undervalued energy play
Woodside Energy offers a cheap way to invest in the growth of the global LNG market. Should you invest?
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How investors can cash in on undersea cables
Undersea cables are in demand as the renewable energy boom has sparked a race to rewire the world
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Are investment trusts back in favour?
The investment trust sector is undergoing a two-speed recovery as trust discounts start to narrow. Tread carefully
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Top healthcare REITs for your portfolio
Healthcare REITs managing facilities, such as GP practices or hospitals, look appealing. Should you invest?
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Should you invest in UK pubs?
Should you invest in UK pubs, even though they are historically known for their high costs and low profits?
