Looking for ideas on what to put in your Isa this year? MoneyWeek’s model investment trust portfolio might be a good place to start – and for those who are already invested, now might be a good time to rebalance
Six investment trusts for your Isa
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.
You can always find value somewhere in the markets
Lots of people will tell you now isn’t a good time to invest. But that’s not true, says Merryn Somerset Webb, there is always value somewhere. Here’s where to find it now.
Expect China's economy to keep on growing
China’s main stockmarket index, the CSI 300, has had a roaring year so far, gaining 25% and outstripping its major rivals. And last week there was more good news for the bulls.
By: Marina Gerner
Investors should hunt for bargains in European markets
Despite all the gloom, European markets are in better shape than they’ve been for ages, and the stockmarkets look appealing.
By: Marina Gerner
Emerging-market pioneer Mobius comes out of retirement
Mark Mobius, the pioneer of emerging-market investing has returned with a new fund.
By: Max King
Two funds to help in the hunt for income
These two funds should provide a decent level of income in return for relatively low fees.
Buy into Japan’s big bounce back
Growth in Japan, the world’s third-largest economy after the US and China, rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter thanks to solid spending by households and businesses.
By: Marina Gerner
Save on tax and save the planet: put some money in forestry
You can’t expect to find a magic money tree, but if you are a wealthier investor, then adding a forest to your portfolio could boost your returns – and it’s environmentally friendly too. David Prosser explores the options.
By: David Prosser
Steer clear of open-ended property funds
In the wake of the EU referendum, open-ended property funds were forced to suspend trading to stem the flow of redemptions from people worried about the state of the market.
By: Sarah Moore
Stash your cash in bond ETFs
A savings account isn’t always practical. Here’s what to do with the cash in your portfolio.
Put your trust in small companies
Despite a dire 2018, the long-term trends in the small companies sector are encouraging.
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.
