Investing beyond China: how to buy into wider Asian markets
Investing beyond China: how to buy into wider Asian markets
There are several reasons to be sceptical about China’s development, says Max King. What’s more, there is vast potential in other regional emerging ma…
26 Feb 2021
The MoneyWeek Podcast: strategic metals, the commodities supercycle and the electrified future
The MoneyWeek Podcast: strategic metals, the commodities supercycle and the electrified future
John Stepek talks to Dr Paul Jourdan, CEO of Amati Global Investors, about investing in the metals needed for the post-oil electrified world, the impo…
26 Feb 2021
Our trade of the decade came good – what’s next?
Our trade of the decade came good – what’s next?
Back in 2010 we said you should invest in unloved and undervalued Japanese stocks. If you had done that, you’d have made a nice return. So what should…
25 Feb 2021
Why you should pay attention when investment trusts raise new money
Why you should pay attention when investment trusts raise new money
There was a time when buying into an investment trust public offering was a bad idea. But things have changed, says Max King. Investors need to keep a…
23 Feb 2021
Neil Woodford’s back – but has he really learned anything?
Neil Woodford’s back – but has he really learned anything?
Disgraced fund manager Neil Woodford is planning a comeback. But he doesn’t seem to have learned much from his many mistakes. So why would anyone inve…
22 Feb 2021
Neil Woodford’s back – but sometimes sorry isn’t enough
Neil Woodford’s back – but sometimes sorry isn’t enough
Neil Woodford’s funds blew up in 2019. Now he is on the comeback trail. But his apologies are unconvincing.
19 Feb 2021
Use investment funds to find fast-growing private firms
Use investment funds to find fast-growing private firms
It has become much easier in recent years for investors to tap into the growth of unlisted companies, says David Stevenson, with the likes of venture …
16 Feb 2021
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Profiting from change is the only constant
Profiting from change is the only constant
If there is one lesson to take from 2020, it’s that investors need to stay on the right side of change. We look at how The Monks Investment Trust appr…
15 Feb 2021
Where to find deep value in investment trusts
Where to find deep value in investment trusts
Professional investors Nick Greenwood and Charlotte Cuthbertson of the Miton Global Opportunities trust pick three of their favourite investment trust…
15 Feb 2021
Too embarrassed to ask: what is a hedge fund?
Too embarrassed to ask: what is a hedge fund?
Hedge funds are often portrayed as shadowy institutions pulling the strings of the financial markets. But in reality, they are just like any other inv…
9 Feb 2021
How to buy into the next big commodities bull market
How to buy into the next big commodities bull market
Commodity prices move in cycles. And we’re at the start of the next big uptrend as a shortage in supply hits a surge in demand. Merryn Somerset Webb p…
8 Feb 2021
Here’s why you need to take claims for ESG investing with a big pinch of salt
Here’s why you need to take claims for ESG investing with a big pinch of salt
Investing with environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues in mind is all the rage, and fund managers are jumping on the bandwagon. Th…
8 Feb 2021
Finsbury Growth & Income: an excellent example of why you should let your winners run and run
Finsbury Growth & Income: an excellent example of why you should let your winners run and run
Nick Train’s Finsbury Growth & Income Trust finds top stocks for the very, very long term, says Max King.
8 Feb 2021
Three top investment trusts the market has overlooked
Three top investment trusts the market has overlooked
Professional investor Richard Parfect of Seneca Investment Managers selects three investment trusts that he thinks have been mispriced by the wider ma…
8 Feb 2021
Should you risk buying into venture capital trusts (VCTs)?
Should you risk buying into venture capital trusts (VCTs)?
Venture capital trusts (VCTs) are risky, but they are tax-efficient and focus on fast-growing private companies. David Stevenson picks a few to consid…
3 Feb 2021
A rare opportunity for investors in Brazil
A rare opportunity for investors in Brazil
Brighter times are always promised for Brazil, but disappointment often follows. But with Brazilians finding a new zeal for stockmarket investing, tha…
30 Jan 2021
What you need to know about investing in funds
What you need to know about investing in funds
One of the most basic investment products is the fund. John Stepek explains the basics of funds, including the difference between active and passive f…
28 Jan 2021
Forget rebalancing – ditch your losers, not your winners
Forget rebalancing – ditch your losers, not your winners
Investors are often told to regularly rebalance their portfolio and take profits from their winning holdings. But that can be a mistake, says Max King…
26 Jan 2021
Buy into the “contrarian” appeal of US growth stocks
Buy into the “contrarian” appeal of US growth stocks
Investors should ignore the shift towards value stocks, says Max King, and stick with fast-growing American tech stocks. Here are two of the best inve…
26 Jan 2021
The best investment trusts to buy for 2021
The best investment trusts to buy for 2021
Sectors ranging from emerging markets to student accommodation look poised to do well this year, says David Stevenson, as he picks the best investment…
19 Jan 2021
Four of the best funds for mining profits in gold
Four of the best funds for mining profits in gold
The gold-price upswing is set to endure, says Max King. These funds look the most promising.
13 Jan 2021
Venture capital trusts that offer growth, income and tax relief
Venture capital trusts that offer growth, income and tax relief
Professional investor Alex Davies, founder of high-net-worth investment service Wealth Club, is a fan of venture capital trusts (VCTs). Here, he picks…
8 Jan 2021