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The investment trusts facing crunch shareholder votes
October 08

The investment trusts facing crunch shareholder votes

By next summer, more than 20 funds could face investor votes on whether or not they should continue existing
Investment trust winners and bargains worth backing
October 04

Investment trust winners and bargains worth backing

Where to invest, and where to take profits
The best funds for overseas dividends
September 27

The best funds for overseas dividends

From the US to Asia, plenty of regions hold their own when it comes to income streams
IC Top 50 Funds 2024: the best funds to buy
September 12

IC Top 50 Funds 2024: the best funds to buy

We reveal the best active funds to grow and protect your portfolios
Six overlooked funds making big returns
September 20

Six overlooked funds making big returns

We highlight and discuss the outlook for hidden gem small portfolios with sizeable potential
John Baron: Six healthcare trusts to boost your portfolio
September 18

John Baron: Six healthcare trusts to boost your portfolio

Expert Portfolio: Our investment trust expert explains why now is the time to invest more in the healthcare sector

Investment Trusts

The investment trusts facing crunch shareholder votes
October 08

The investment trusts facing crunch shareholder votes

By next summer, more than 20 funds could face investor votes on whether or not they should continue existing
Investment trust winners and bargains worth backing
October 04

Investment trust winners and bargains worth backing

Where to invest, and where to take profits
The investment trusts at risk of disappearing
October 03

The investment trusts at risk of disappearing

Multiple trusts look vulnerable to corporate action
Budget uncertainty stalks VCT fundraising
September 26

Budget uncertainty stalks VCT fundraising

Wait and see approach pervades the sector
September 25

Which sector funds are earning their keep?

Tech and healthcare funds are on the rise, but still have some ground to recover after harder times
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'How do I get £45,000 a year from my investments?'
September 20

'How do I get £45,000 a year from my investments?'

Portfolio Clinic: After a frugal start to retirement, our reader has inherited a lump sum and wants to invest it for a healthier income
Explore Investment Trusts

Index Funds & ETFs

'I sold my business – how should I invest my £9mn cash pile?'
August 09

'I sold my business – how should I invest my £9mn cash pile?'

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader has done well out of a business sale but now needs a sensible investment strategy to support his family. Holly McKechnie helps find a way
How rapid returns can transform your portfolio
August 01

How rapid returns can transform your portfolio

Using dividends and ETFs, investors can make short-term trades to boost returns while still respecting the conventions of investing. Here's how
Are ETF investors most at risk from the tech sell-off?
July 30

Are ETF investors most at risk from the tech sell-off?

Passive fund fans continued to load up on the market leaders as the recent pullback approached
'I'm now in charge of my £860,000 portfolio – can I retire at 60?'
July 26

'I'm now in charge of my £860,000 portfolio – can I retire at 60?'

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader is now fully 'responsible for her future' and hopes that it involves an early retirement. Dave Baxter assesses the situation
'How do I turn my £270,000 pension into £2mn?'
July 19

'How do I turn my £270,000 pension into £2mn?'

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader has an ambitious target but may be prioritising pension contributions at the expense of his Isa
IC Top 50 ETFs 2024: the best ETFs to buy
July 11

IC Top 50 ETFs 2024: the best ETFs to buy

Our 2024 list of the best low-cost building blocks for your portfolio
Explore Index Funds & ETFs

Reits

This Reit's wind-down has a silver lining for investors
October 07

This Reit's wind-down has a silver lining for investors

These shares trade on a 31 per cent discount to NAV and offer a 7.1 per cent dividend yield
A residential Reit with plenty more to give
October 03

A residential Reit with plenty more to give

The defacto buy-to-let landlord is now in the FTSE 250 and still trades at a discount despite its booming business
Life Science Reit trades on steep discount to NAV
September 26

Life Science Reit trades on steep discount to NAV

Portfolio write-downs drive £13mn pre-tax loss
The Reits set to benefit from a booming healthcare market
September 26

The Reits set to benefit from a booming healthcare market

Government funding and an ageing population provide tailwinds for healthcare real estate
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September 25

Are Reits' external managers holding back takeovers in the sector?

The majority of Reits have one, but they can be a barrier to takeovers
Supermarket Income Reit still loss-making despite 85% profit increase
September 18

Supermarket Income Reit still loss-making despite 85% profit increase

Losses continue at the Reit
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Bonds

The many, many benefits of buying gilts
August 01

The many, many benefits of buying gilts

UK government bonds offer quasi-guaranteed returns, tax advantages and the potential for capital gains
Seven problems with gilts investors need to know about
April 08

Seven problems with gilts investors need to know about

High debt means high debt servicing costs – and who is going to buy all of these bonds?
Where to invest as interest rates are cut
April 05

Where to invest as interest rates are cut

Central bankers are getting ready to start bringing down borrowing costs and the first cut could be as early as June. But what should investors do to get ready?
‘How do I invest £1mn so I can be a full-time parent?’
April 05

‘How do I invest £1mn so I can be a full-time parent?’

Portfolio Clinic: His wife having passed away, our reader wants to quit work and use a life insurance payout to provide enough income for himself and his children
How to invest when you're unsure about rates
January 22

How to invest when you're unsure about rates

Positive correlations between equity and bond prices create challenges
Multi-asset profit plays for 2024
December 14

Multi-asset profit plays for 2024

Greater granularity could reward investors
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