Japan from a distance
Japan from a distance
Matthew Brett, manager of the Baillie Gifford Japan Trust and the Baillie Gifford Japanese Fund, explains why distance needn’t mean disadvantage.
5 May 2021
Micro-cap stocks: how to get huge returns from tiny firms
Micro-cap stocks: how to get huge returns from tiny firms
Micro-cap stocks are often overlooked, but the British market has plenty of them and their potential is massive. Max King picks the best two investmen…
3 May 2021
Tom Slater of Scottish Mortgage: growth, the pandemic, and the importance of optimism
Tom Slater of Scottish Mortgage: growth, the pandemic, and the importance of optimism
Merryn talks to Tom Slater of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust about investing in growth, the pandemic and its aftermath, why optimism will alwa…
30 Apr 2021
What do investment trust directors do?
What do investment trust directors do?
When you buy an investment rust you may not think twice about its directors. But they are an important part of what makes investment trusts such a suc…
27 Apr 2021
Renewable energy: how to cash in as the US goes green
Renewable energy: how to cash in as the US goes green
A rapidly growing emphasis on renewable power in America will boost investors’ portfolios. Max King outlines the best ways to invest.
26 Apr 2021
Why investment advice could be about to get a lot cheaper
Why investment advice could be about to get a lot cheaper
Vanguard, the world’s second-biggest asset manager, is launching its own cut-price financial advice service. It’s something the industry badly needs, …
20 Apr 2021
Get decades of growth at a discount with this healthcare investment trust
Get decades of growth at a discount with this healthcare investment trust
Healthcare is set for strong long-term expansion but looks cheap. That makes this investment trust worth buying, says Max King.
19 Apr 2021
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Lab-grown meat: how “moo’s law” will drive innovation
Lab-grown meat: how “moo’s law” will drive innovation
Jim Mellon and Anthony Chow, co-founders of Aim-listed Agronomics, explain why they believe that “cellular agriculture” will benefit from massive long…
16 Apr 2021
Four investment trusts for income investors to buy now
Four investment trusts for income investors to buy now
Some high-yielding listed lending funds have come through the crisis with flying colours. David Stevenson picks four of the best.
12 Apr 2021
Private equity funds: get strong returns from these bargain investment trusts
Private equity funds: get strong returns from these bargain investment trusts
Private-equity investment trusts are a way to buy into a high-performing sector that’s out of reach for most individual investors. Many of these funds…
2 Apr 2021
The downfall of Archegos
The downfall of Archegos
A huge fund rattled markets last week as it forced a fire sale of assets. Should you fear the knock-on effects?
2 Apr 2021
The best ways to invest in private equity
The best ways to invest in private equity
Cheap debt and high fees have been a winning formula for private equity. Investors should consider buying the fund managers as much as the funds, says…
2 Apr 2021
What I learned from 15 years of investing in small companies
What I learned from 15 years of investing in small companies
Max King spent 15 years managing funds in the small-companies sector. Here he reveals the secrets of long-term investment success
2 Apr 2021
Too embarrassed to ask: what is an ETF?
Too embarrassed to ask: what is an ETF?
Many investors use ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, as part of a passive investment strategy. But what exactly is an ETF?
1 Apr 2021
Invest in a better future for your kids with an ethical Jisa
Invest in a better future for your kids with an ethical Jisa
If you’re looking for a home for your children’s Jisa allowances this year, why not contribute to a better future with The Big Exchange?
31 Mar 2021
Why you should ignore the pessimists and invest now
Why you should ignore the pessimists and invest now
There is widespread fear that massive fiscal stimulus will result in uncontrollable inflation. But don't worry, says Max King. Use the current market …
30 Mar 2021
Young investors could bet on NFTs over traditional investments
Young investors could bet on NFTs over traditional investments
The first batch of child trust funds and Junior Isas are maturing. But young investors could be tempted to bet their proceeds on digital baubles such …
29 Mar 2021
Laura Destribats: cashing in on millennials’ spending habits
Laura Destribats: cashing in on millennials’ spending habits
Merryn talks to Laura Destribats of Goldman Sachs Asset Management about investing in stocks that benefit from the behaviour and spending patterns of …
26 Mar 2021
A tale of two fund managers: style does matter
A tale of two fund managers: style does matter
Neil Woodford and James Anderson are fund managers with two very different records of success. And, while that may not all be down to their investment…
25 Mar 2021
Four of the best investment trusts for investing in emerging markets
Four of the best investment trusts for investing in emerging markets
Investors need to tread very carefully in this risky sector. Here are the best ways to approach it
22 Mar 2021
Merck Mercuriadis: the mogul shaking up the music business
Merck Mercuriadis: the mogul shaking up the music business
Merck Mercuriadis has been spending millions snapping up the rights to hit songs and turning them into an income stream for investors. Can the good ti…
21 Mar 2021
We almost ditched this investment trust from our model portfolio. We’re glad we didn’t
We almost ditched this investment trust from our model portfolio. We’re glad we didn’t
We were worried that Lord Rothschild’s departure from RIT Capital Partners would mean it turning into a bog standard multi-asset fund. Thankfully, say…
19 Mar 2021