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The globally-focused investment trusts to buy for great returns
Tips The bullish market outlook means investors should opt for investment trusts targeting the world’s great companies, says Max King. Here, he picks some of his current favourites.
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Two small-cap funds with big potential
Tips Two investment trusts concentrating on US small-cap shares offer excellent long-term value.
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Omicron variant takes a bite out of bitcoin
News Far from being a modern safe haven against market crashes, bitcoin fell by more than 20% this week as the Omicron variant ran rampant.
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US stocks surge to record highs
News The S&P 500 notched up eight straight record closes in a row recently, while the small-cap Russell 2000 index saw its first record close since March.
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Index provider
Glossary Stockmarket indices such as the FTSE 100 play a huge role in investment. But where do they come from and who maintains them?
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How rising interest rates could hurt big tech stocks
Advice Low interest rates have helped the biggest companies to entrench their positions. But what if rates rise?
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Why actively managed funds don’t outperform in bear markets
Advice The idea that active funds should outperform in bear markets is logical and compelling. Sadly, it’s also wrong
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The spectre of stagflation shakes stockmarkets
News Stockmarkets are getting increasingly jumpy about stagflation, the combination of economic stagnation and high inflation, with America’s S&P 500 down by 4.8% in September and the FTSE 100 by 1%.
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The taper tantrum begins
News Markets had so far shrugged off the prospect of central-bank monetary tightening. But not any more.
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