Two funds with downside protection
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At times of extreme market stress it is the funds that hold reliable protection such as options that have the best chance of safeguarding your capital.
Funds and Investment Trusts
Is energy one of the first buying opportunities to emerge from the carnage?
3 mins. to read
There will inevitably be a bit more downside to come in the energy space, but it is worth watching closely as the opportunities will not be far off, writes Nick Sudbury.
Defensive stalwarts help to keep the sell-off at bay
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It has been a brutal start to the year with the coronavirus taking its toll on the markets, but it is at times like this when the more defensive funds should earn their keep.
The best funds to invest in Japan
10 mins. to read
With Japan being a top pick for 2020 among the professionals, Nick Sudbury unearths some of the best funds and trusts for investing in the Land of the Rising Sun.
How to grab a slice of emerging markets
10 mins. to read
Emerging and frontier markets still offer value for investors, writes Filipe Costa. Here’s how to play them using a passive approach.
Promising start by the AVI Japan Opportunity Trust
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Fears over the impact of the coronavirus on the global economy could create a buying opportunity for the AVI Japan Opportunity Trust as its premium narrows.
Solid performance from the City of London Investment Trust
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The City of London Investment Trust is one of the most reliable sources of equity income and has continued to generate stable returns despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Possible buying opportunity for Bluefield Solar Income
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Renewable Energy investment trusts have sold off recently, but the weakness could create a buying opportunity for Bluefield Solar Income.
Buying opportunity for the India Capital Growth Fund
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Investment trust discounts are narrow by historic standards, which makes the near 20% opportunity on the India Capital Growth Fund a standout trading buy.
Strong outperformance by investment trusts
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Over the last ten years the majority of investment trusts have outperformed their equivalent open-ended funds and in a handful of cases the difference was more than 100%.