£1.7bn sitting in unclaimed Child Trust Funds – here’s how to get the money back
£1.7bn sitting in unclaimed Child Trust Funds – here’s how to get the money back
Millions of pounds are sitting in languishing child trust funds. We look at how to track them down and how to make the most of your child’s savings.
22 May 2023
It’s fallen hard – but is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?
It’s fallen hard – but is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?
Shares in the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust have plunged 45% since the beginning of 2022. We take a look at the trust's performance and discuss w…
22 May 2023
A private equity approach to public markets
A private equity approach to public markets
A different approach to capitalising on low UK equity valuations.
17 May 2023
The top funds to invest in
The top funds to invest in
Investors continue to favour passive funds in April though figures reveal an actively managed money market fund also caught their eye. We look at wher…
3 May 2023
5 of the best gold ETFs
5 of the best gold ETFs
Buying physical gold can be tricky, but as investors search for safe-haven assets, gold ETFs offer an accessible way to protect portfolios
6 Apr 2023
Green shoots for global markets in 2023?
Green shoots for global markets in 2023?
There are many risks for the global economy in 2023, but there are also encouraging signs. Asia is benefitting from the reopening of China and improvi…
15 Mar 2023
3 ETFs to buy now
3 ETFs to buy now
We take a look at three exchange-traded funds that investors could benefit from investing in
13 Mar 2023
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18 investment trusts for income investors
18 investment trusts for income investors
The Association of Investment Companies’ Dividend Heroes list highlights 18 trusts that have increased their dividends over the last 20 years, eight o…
9 Mar 2023
Should you stick with Mid Wynd investment trust?
Should you stick with Mid Wynd investment trust?
Max King looks at the prospects for Mid Wynd as the trust prepares to say goodbye to Simon Edelsten and Alex Illingworth, managers of the trust since …
9 Mar 2023
Investment trusts for your ISA
Investment trusts for your ISA
Depending on your investment aims, these are the investment trusts to consider for your ISA
7 Mar 2023
The ten investment trusts with the highest dividend yields
The ten investment trusts with the highest dividend yields
Investment trusts are one of the best ways to participate in the stockmarket, and the way they are structured means they can maintain their dividends …
2 Mar 2023
What is an investment trust?
What is an investment trust?
“Active” investment funds come in two main varieties, one of which is investment trusts. But what exactly is an investment trust?
2 Mar 2023
Law Debenture Investment Trust offers something for all investors
Law Debenture Investment Trust offers something for all investors
The Law Debenture Investment Trust has some key qualities that have helped it vastly outperform the market over the past decade
23 Feb 2023
Funds to sell: the failing investments to remove from your portfolio now
Funds to sell: the failing investments to remove from your portfolio now
Spot the Dog report reveals the top 44 funds underperforming their benchmark. Should you sell your dog fund?
13 Feb 2023
2022: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
2022: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean, Investment Managers, Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC
25 Jan 2023
Active investing vs passive investing: which is best?
Active investing vs passive investing: which is best?
Active investing strategies didn’t do well in 2023 as passive investing continued to draw in new assets.
20 Jan 2023
Private equity investment trusts look cheap
Private equity investment trusts look cheap
Private equity investment trusts are trading at deep discounts to net asset values. This could be a great opportunity for long-term investors.
11 Jan 2023
7 cheap investment trusts to buy
7 cheap investment trusts to buy
Max King takes a look at six cheap investment trusts to buy today after what has been a terrible year for the sector.
21 Dec 2022
Cheap and cheerful or reassuringly expensive?
Cheap and cheerful or reassuringly expensive?
Many investors aim to pick up “cheap” shares. But cheap does not always mean good value, says Max King. Quality comes at a price.
21 Dec 2022
What is an index fund?
What is an index fund?
We outline everything you need to know about index funds, from what they are and how to buy them, to the things to consider before you do so.
20 Dec 2022
Is it a good time to invest in property?
Is it a good time to invest in property?
Property has always been an attractive sector for investors, but with market turmoil and a potential house price crash, we look whether now is a good …
19 Dec 2022
After a strong recovery, can UK dividends continue to thrive in the year ahead?
After a strong recovery, can UK dividends continue to thrive in the year ahead?
The recovery in UK dividends has been stronger than many dared hope in the midst of Covid-19. But with recession looking inescapable, it will be more …
16 Dec 2022