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How the boom in passive investing could create better-run companies
ESG investing, or "ethical investing" as it used to be called, is mostly about the marketing, says John Stepek. But it's not all bad.
24 Jan 2020
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Investment trusts: the Cinderella of investment arrives at the ball
Investors should look beyond the market noise of a single year and examine the bigger picture. Max King explains what we can learn from 25 years of in…
8 Jan 2020
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The boom in passive investing won’t cause the next crash
Passive investment funds such as ETFs are now such a fundamental part of financial markets that some people worry that they will spark the next crash.…
7 Jan 2020
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The commercial property funds to research now
There are still opportunities in commercial property, but choose your subsector carefully, says David Stevenson.
4 Jan 2020
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There is still plenty of potential for investors in cannabis
The cannabis sector is out of favour, but a new ETF is an appealing recovery play
2 Jan 2020
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Neil Woodford rides again
Neil Woodford’s speedy descent made Icarus look like a slouch. Many thought he would now be spending more time with his horses. He’s actually plotting…
1 Jan 2020
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Six investment trusts for long-term investors
It’s no change once again as Merryn Somerset Webb delivers the latest update on our investment trust portfolio.
30 Dec 2019
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How to find a contrarian fund manager
Contrarian investing – profiting from out-of-favour assets – isn’t easy. In an extract from his book, The Sceptical Investor, John Stepek looks at how…
27 Dec 2019
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Music royalties fund Hipgnosis strikes a discordant note
Hipgnosis, a fund hoping to profit from song royalties, sounds beguiling. But is best avoided for now, says Max King.
21 Dec 2019
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The 11 best investment ideas for 2020
MoneyWeek's contributors share their favourite investment ideas for 2020, ranging from Singaporean property to global equities.
19 Dec 2019
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Oakley Capital: a tasty private equity fund at a bargain price
Oakley Capital, the private-equity fund, is cheap, yet its investments are flourishing, says Max King.
19 Dec 2019
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Another nasty shock for investors in property funds
In 2016, open-ended commercial property funds shut their doors amid panic over Brexit. Last week, it happened again. It’s as if these funds aren’t up …
12 Dec 2019
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Neil Woodford continues to cast a shadow over his successor at Invesco
Mark Barnett, former star manager Neil Woodford’s successor at Invesco, has applied the same formula, and is struggling.
10 Dec 2019
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Why on earth does anyone own open-ended property funds?
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.
5 Dec 2019
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Make sure your fund manager has their money where their mouth is
Are the interests of the finance professionals managing your money properly aligned with your interests? There's a relatively simple way to check.
3 Dec 2019
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Monks Investment Trust: Insuring Asia
SPONSORED CONTENT - The extraordinary expansion of Asia's middle class is turbocharging demand for products that provide a sense of security. Charles …
29 Nov 2019
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Finding hidden treasure: value investing is back in fashion
Focusing on cheap stocks, historically a highly successful investment strategy, has been a disappointment over the past ten years. But the tide is sta…
28 Nov 2019
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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.
26 Nov 2019
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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 …
22 Nov 2019
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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.
19 Nov 2019
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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.
18 Nov 2019
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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 Merr…
18 Nov 2019
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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…
14 Nov 2019
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Go global with the Genesis Emerging Markets Trust
The Genesis Emerging Markets Trust believes in thorough fieldwork when seeking out promising investments.
12 Nov 2019
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Why investors shouldn’t overlook Europe
SPONSORED CONTENT - Ollie Beckett, manager of the TR European Growth Trust, tackles investor questions around Europe’s economic outlook and the conseq…
6 Nov 2019
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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 p…
5 Nov 2019
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If you don’t know what’s in your ethical fund, are you really an ethical investor?
With no universal definition of what counts as “ethical”, so-called ESG funds can cover a wide range of sins, from tobacco stocks to arms-makers. If y…
5 Nov 2019
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How reliable is your income from dividend payouts?
Many blue-chip stocks are stretching their dividend payouts to the limit. Make sure you don’t pay the price.
4 Nov 2019
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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.
30 Oct 2019
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Woodford, WeWork and the perfectly legal but morally outrageous “bezzle”
Neil Woodford and Adam Neumann have pulled off spectacular examples of the “bezzle”, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Hoodwinking investors and walking off …
28 Oct 2019
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Henderson Far East Income: healthy returns amid Hong Kong concern
SPONSORED CONTENT - Mike Kerley, manager of Henderson Far East Income Ltd, gives an update on the company's performance this year, and explains how As…
25 Oct 2019
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The imperatives of growth investing
SPONSORED CONTENT - James Anderson, joint manager of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, talks about why we need to embrace risk and volatility to ach…
25 Oct 2019
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Is it time to buy Patient Capital Trust?
Neil Woodford’s Patient Capital Trust has been taken over by asset manager Schroders. The share price has surged - but should you buy in? John Stepek …
25 Oct 2019
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Neil Woodford: no silver lining for his investors
Neil Woodford made every mistake it is possible to make as a money manager. And his investors have been stiffed. But however wrong it all went, Woodfo…
24 Oct 2019
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Will solar energy investment funds keep shining?
Investment funds designed to profit from the solar energy have done well, but now look expensive, says Max King.
22 Oct 2019
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Eastern European stocks are a bargain
The small size of the region’s markets means that Eastern European stocks are often overlooked in favour of bigger Asian growth stories. Yet there is …
18 Oct 2019
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Woodford believed his own hype – now his investors are paying the price
Neil Woodford was once one of the brightest stars in Britain’s investment firmament. Then he came crashing down to earth. John Stepek explains what we…
17 Oct 2019
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Woodford’s empire collapses – what happens to his investors now?
With Neil Woodford getting his marching orders and his funds being shut down, John Stepek explains what it means for his former empire, and for those …
16 Oct 2019
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Brexit bargains and dangerous dividends: we talk to BlackRock Throgmorton’s Dan Whitestone
Dan Whitestone, manager of the BlackRock Throgmorton investment trust, will be taking part in a panel discussion at the MoneyWeek Wealth Summit on 22 …
16 Oct 2019
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Child Trust Funds: where is your child’s cash?
Your offspring may have a child trust fund tucked away. If so, their money is being consumed by fees
15 Oct 2019
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The fall of the house of Woodford – and what it means for your money
Neil Woodford has been fired from his Equity Income fund, which is now being wound up. John Stepek looks at how he got into this mess, and what it mea…
15 Oct 2019
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Unleash the power of private equity
Technology-focused private equity fund HG Capital Trust is a successful investor in unlisted companies that has shrugged off political uncertainty
15 Oct 2019
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Vietnam: winning Trump’s trade war
There’s been one clear winner in the US-China trade war so far – Vietnam. Many investors see it as the developing world’s next big thing.
11 Oct 2019
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Once again – active fund managers are no better in bear markets than in bull runs
Active fund managers claim to provide more value than passive funds when the market is falling. But that simply isn’t true, says John Stepek. Here’s w…
9 Oct 2019
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This overlooked investment trust can help you tap in to Canada’s dependable dividends
Canada is often dismissed as dull, but it looks exciting for income seekers. And this investment trust can help adventurous types to build a portfolio…
8 Oct 2019
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The dangers of negative interest rates
Negative interest rates could spark the next financial crisis. And central bankers could end up the object of the public's wrath, says Merryn Somerset…
7 Oct 2019
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Don’t be patient with the Woodford Patient Capital Trust
The Woodford Patient Capital investment trust continues to remain in limbo. Don’t bet on a turnaround anytime soon.
7 Oct 2019
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Find value in this Reit specialising in regional offices
This Reit focusing on opportunities in commercial property outside London looks appealing.
2 Oct 2019
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One of the best investment trusts for emerging market investors
The Utilico Emerging Markets investment trust focuses on infrastructure, an area its competitors often ignore.
1 Oct 2019