Funds and Investment Trusts

Having bond exposure in a world of uncertainty

For an investor looking for income, the ability to invest in both equities and bonds can be beneficial, particularly in…

Activists AVI Global and Pershing Square go head-to-head

When two activist investment managers go head-to-head it can shine a light on the sometimes murky world of corporate governance.

Is this ‘the best kept secret’ in the investment trust sector?

When an analyst describes their subject as ‘one of the best kept secrets in the investment trust sector’ it pays…

An each way bet on Brexit and a 4% yield while you wait

Brexit has the power to make or break the performance of almost any UK equity fund, but the Diverse Income…

Write-downs on the way at Woodford Patient Capital?

The fallout from the suspension of Neil Woodford’s flagship Equity Income fund has forced the Board of Woodford Patient Capital…

The best small cap funds and investment trusts

It’s a very exciting time to invest in smaller companies, and Nick Sudbury has picked out some of the funds…

The best funds since Brexit

It has been a tumultuous three years since the EU referendum and despite the political paralysis in Westminster there have…

Strong start for new Fintech fund

Augmentum Fintech’s portfolio of unquoted, early stage Fintech businesses has risen by an impressive 10.7% during its first year.

In fund managers we trust: Lessons from the Woodford fallout

While the fight to salvage Neil Woodford's career rages on, James Faulkner examines the lessons investors can learn from Woodford's…

A harsh lesson for Woodford investors

The suspension of Neil Woodford’s flagship Equity Income fund has left investors trapped and badly affected the performance of his…