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Ben Lofthouse, fund manager for the Henderson International Income Trust, on portfolio changes, market performance and trust outlook.
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Just what is a fund anyway?
There are two main types of fund out there for investors to invest in. Merryn Somerset Webb explains how they work, and which is her favourite.
Video: Why we like investment trusts
Investment trusts are a relatively cheap and simple way of investing in the stockmarket. Ed Bowsher explains why at MoneyWeek, we much prefer them to other funds.
Increasing tailwinds behind renewables
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Wind and solar are now the cheapest ways to generate electricity in many countries. This should translate into even higher demand for renewables, says Mike Appleby of Liontrust.
Beware the lure of illiquid debt funds
Illiquid debt offers tempting returns, but the next downturn could still reveal unexpected risks.
By: Max King
Does position size matter?
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Jamie Ross, Fund Manager of Henderson EuroTrust, talks about the Trust’s shorter portfolio list and highlights the need for a genuinely active investment strategy.
The best way to play the biotech boom
Syncona is an unusual investment trust that invests in promising privately held biotech companies. It should be a core holding in any portfolio, says David Stevenson.
How to invest in Europe’s e-commerce boom
Online sales are growing fast. That means strong demand for warehouses and opportunity for investors.
By: Max King
Seven investment trusts to make your investments go global
The outlook for equities remains encouraging. An investment trust with an international remit will help you profit.
By: Max King
Why value stocks struggle during technological revolutions
History shows that value stocks always struggle during technological shifts. But when’s the turnaround?
By: John Stepek
Japan is overlooked and mispriced – here's how to buy in
A new investment trust, the AVI Japan Opportunity Trust, focuses on neglected bargains in Japan’s small-cap sector.
By: Max King
Buy into fund manager Baillie Gifford’s success
Shares in Baillie Gifford’s growth-focused Scottish Mortgage Trust are worth buying, says Max King.
By: Max King
Three ways to avoid your fund manager "doing a Woodford"
Worried that your manager might “do a Woodford”? Here’s what to look out for when investing in active funds.
By: John Stepek
A simple, easy to manage portfolio of six of the best investment trusts, selected by Merryn Somerset Webb, offering defensiveness, stability, exposure to growth, and some income.
