Many things in finance are complicated, says John Stepek. But whether or not to put your money in an open-ended property fund is not one of them.
Why on earth does anyone own open-ended property funds?
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.
Five funds to buy into biotech's healthy future
The biotech sector has struggled over the past year, but it remains a solid long-term investment. Here are five good ways to buy in.
By: Max King
What to look for in a good active fund manager
Big is not beautiful when it comes to investing in funds. Indeed, most big fund managers are constrained on multiple fronts. Here, Tim Price explains how to find a good active fund manager.
By: Tim Price
Buy these two funds to profit from private companies
Don’t be put off by Neil Woodford’s disaster. These two funds have done well with unlisted firms.
Don't overpay when investing in ethical funds
Does sustainable or ethical investing pay? The evidence is mixed. But one thing matters more than anything else, says Robin Powell.
By: Robin Powell
Investment trusts – the perfect product for a reliable retirement income
If you want a very long-term investment that produces an income into your retirement while preserving your capital, buy an investment trust, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
Japan has seen plenty of false dawns – but this time it’s for real
Japan suffered one of the most spectacular bubbles in financial history. But today, the market is so cheap that it’s practically the opposite of where it was in 1989. Merryn Somerset Webb explains how to profit.
Go global with the Genesis Emerging Markets Trust
The Genesis Emerging Markets Trust believes in thorough fieldwork when seeking out promising investments.
By: Max King
Why investors shouldn’t overlook Europe
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Ollie Beckett, manager of the TR European Growth Trust, tackles investor questions around Europe’s economic outlook and the consequences of further quantitative easing on the continent’s equity market.
Top ten funds to profit from a Boris Brexit bounce
City analysts are pondering a once-unthinkable scenario: what if it all goes right for Boris Johnson? David Stevenson picks the funds he thinks will perform the best from a Brexit bounce.
Retail property stocks are in the bargain bin
The savage bear market in the retail property sector may be over, but investors must tread carefully.
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.
