A Corbyn government may not be welcomed by everyone, says David Stevenson, but it will bring investment opportunities. And these three funds should be able to take advantage.
Three investment funds that should prosper under a Corbyn government
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.
Buy in to Japan's new dawn
Overseas investors were net sellers of Japanese stocks last year. But Japan is entering a new era of “beautiful harmony”, and investors should get on board.
By: Alex Rankine
Investing into a more challenging environment
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There are risks for investors in the current geopolitical environment, says Simon Gergel of the Merchants Trust. But these risks have also created investment opportunities.
Make a juicy income from commercial property
Regional Reit’s commercial property assets should provide investors with a sustainable yield, says David Stevenson.
Are bond fund managers smarter than equity fund managers?
Bond fund managers tend to beat their benchmarks more often than equity fund managers. But that doesn’t mean they’re all geniuses. John Stepek explains what’s behind the outperformance, and what it means for investors.
By: John Stepek
A cheap, one-stop shop for global equities
The UK is short of funds offering diversified but very active and intelligent exposure to the global equity market on the cheap. Thankfully, that’s just what Alliance Trust is turning into, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
A year of two halves
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Alex Crooke, Fund Manager of the Bankers Investment Trust, explains how the team is preparing for a different investment landscape in the second half of 2019.
Is there a case for higher fund management fees?
Some private-equity and hedge funds are trying it on and raising their already high fund management fees. Investors should not be fooled.
By: Matthew Lynn
A compelling and cheap investment
At first sight, this professional services business appears a decent investment story, but not a compelling one, says Max King. Yet dig a little deeper and it looks much better.
By: Max King
The next phase of shareholder activism
It’s no longer enough to research the investment methodology when choosing a fund, says Merryn Somerset Webb. You have to check its approach to ethics too.
Fidelity is back on form
Alex Wright’s Special Values fund draws on Anthony Bolton’s techniques and is worth backing, says Max King.
By: Max King
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.
