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8 gold funds to consider for exposure to the yellow metal
Gold funds are one of the best ways of adding gold to your portfolio. We highlight some of the more interesting funds for gold spot prices and gold miners
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Renewable investing: who is paying for the green revolution?
Investors in renewables have not been rewarded, says Bruce Packard. Will they fund the government’s plans?
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UK house prices rose 4.6% last year – where did property prices grow most?
House prices increased by 4.6% in 2024, giving an average property price of £268,000. Where did property prices grow the most and will they continue to rise this year?
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What is a bond?
Investing in bonds is a tried and tested cornerstone of portfolio strategy, but few investors are fully aware of what bonds are and how they work
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The best ways to invest in Vietnam – Asia’s communist dynamo
Vietnam has long been one of our favourite markets. The prognosis remains auspicious, says Alex Rankine.
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Saba seven becomes four: what now for UK investment trusts?
Having been defeated by seven UK investment trusts’ shareholders, Saba’s new approach poses the question of what investment trusts mean to retail investors
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Can Meta's share price streak continue?
Despite big shake-ups to its Magnificent Seven colleagues, Meta’s shares have been on one of the best winning streaks in stock market history
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UK equities experience confidence surge as investors sour on the US
Investors are warming up to UK equities as the domestic market starts to look like a place of relative calm
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Solar investing: is it too risky?
NextEnergy Solar Fund’s steep discount reflects doubts about high debts and the sustainability of its dividend. What does it mean for solar investors?
