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04/05/2022

Stephanie Spicer highlights how the pots for soon-to-be retirees are falling far short of meeting income needs in later life.

Stephanie Spicer highlights how the pension pots for soon-to-be retirees are falling far short of meeting income needs in later life.

03/05/2022

Get the inside track on how to invest in the country’s most innovative start-ups – while giving the economy an adrenaline boost.

29/04/2022

One approach to passive investing that perhaps has been under-represented until recently is responsible investment.

Passive fund managers evolve their offering to provide responsible solutions for investing

25/04/2022

Even the most mundane businesses can also produce exciting investment opportunities.

Commodities can provide a solid investment opportunity – and one that is changing to meet demands for responsible production methods.

20/04/2022

Pacific Horizon is an Asia ex Japan investment trust that specialises in growth companies.

Baillie Gifford, which has managed the fund since 1992, believes there is a significant opportunity to outperform markets over the long term using this approach. Roderick Snell, who is the lead fund manager for Baillie Gifford’s Asia ex Japan strategies, has day-to-day responsibility for the runni...

12/04/2022

We are all human when it comes to matters of money, and our financial affairs don’t always benefit from the most rational behaviour. Nowhere is this probably more true than in the field of investing, where it is easy to let emotion and impulse get the upper hand.

Adrian Lowery, analyst at investing platform Bestinvest, warns of seven key investing sins that should be avoided.

08/04/2022

There are multiple approaches to responsible investing and a variety of ways to analyse companies for their sustainability credentials. While the end goal is often similar – to do the right thing for the environment and society – it is crucial to understand the differences between each approach because it helps in making informed choices about where to put your money.

The Rathbone multi-asset team busts some common myths around responsible investing in a way that meets your needs financially.

07/04/2022

As the world gets to grips with the ‘new normal’ there are plenty of transformational and innovative companies that will prosper in this landscape.

As the world gets back to ‘new normal’ there are plenty of transformational companies and innovative stocks that will prosper

29/03/2022

With the end of another tax year approaching on 5th April, time is running out for anyone thinking of setting up, or contributing to, an Individual Savings Account ( ). Tim Bennett, Head of Education at Killik & Co, weighs them up in the context of people at three different life stages – children, young adults, and older savers. Please note that all decisions to invest need to be made with reference to changing personal tax circumstances.

Tim Bennett of Killik & Co weighs up ISA options in the context of people at three different life stages – children, young adults, and older savers.

25/03/2022

Investors looking for prime opportunities for their ISA allocations before 5 April should consider adding private equity to their portfolio.

24/03/2022

Holding a variety of UK-focused funds and investment trusts could lead to attractive long-term returns for ISA investors. Robert Stephens shares his top picks.

Here are the best UK equity funds to avoid disappointment on your ISA returns in 2022 and expose you to a wider market

22/03/2022

Bertrand Lecourt, Senior Fund Manager on the Regnan Sustainable Water and Waste investment fund, shares some investment ideas for World Water Day on March the 22nd.

· Water covers about 70% of the earth’s surface but only c. 3.5% is freshwater1. Coincidently, around 70% of the human brain consists of water2. · A leak in your tap which seeps one drip per second can waste 8,760 litres of water a year3. Investment in water infrastructure is important! · Asia ...

15/03/2022

Let’s be honest bonds can be boring if you are an investor, but given the world we are all currently living in then it might be time to be a bit boring for a while.

Bonds can be boring for investors, but given the world we are all currently living in then it might be time to be a bit boring for a while.

11/03/2022

HMRC extended the tax return season this year, giving us an extra month to file tax returns without incurring late filing penalties.

HMRC extended the tax return season this year, giving us an extra month to file tax returns without incurring late filing penalties

04/03/2022

Anyone thinking about succession planning for wealth is likely to be looking for a tax-efficient structure to hold and grow assets for future generations.

When succession planning for wealth it is important to look for a tax-efficient structures to hold and grow assets for future generations.

02/03/2022

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to outpace global economic growth, writes Gareth Platt, and investment trusts are a sure way of tapping in.

Despite the turmoil that has engulfed China over the past 18 months, the Asia-Pacific market remains a belt of promise. Growth is expected to outstrip the global economy in the months ahead, and the emergence of smaller economies such as Indonesia means investors can find pockets of under-appreciate...

22/02/2022

Two of the most popular investment trusts are Scottish Mortgage (SMT) managed by Baillie Gifford and Finsbury Growth & Income (FIGT), managed by Nick Train of Lindsell Train, both of which have served patient long term investors incredibly well.

But if you’re thinking about where to investment your ISA for the current tax year which of the two trusts should you put your faith in? There’s a number of ways you can figure this one out. If you have invested successfully in one or both of them then the decision could be a really

17/02/2022

Setting up an ISA can be a big decision, but in the current climate, has there been a better time to start? Editor-in-chief, Lawrence Gosling reports.

Setting up an ISA can be a big decision, but is this the best time to set one up? Editor-in-chief, Lawrence Gosling reports.

15/02/2022

If I had asked you this question five years ago you would have probably said: ‘Of course I will’ as Mr Woodford could point to a 25-year investment record which had served investors incredibly well.

Would you trust Neil Woodford with your money again? Editor-in-chief, Lawrence Gosling outlines the conditions in which he would.

14/02/2022

Energy company profits have triggered a discussion on the idea of a windfall tax in the UK. But is this the best option for regular investors?

10/02/2022

BP's surge in profits has come under criticism given that energy bills are set to rise dramatically, however could the idea of a windfall tax backfire?

Oil & gas profits have come under criticism given the energy price rise, but could the proposal of a BP windfall tax backfire?

08/02/2022

Former What Investment editor, The AIC's Nick Britton, looks at the investment trusts that could add a level of inflation protection in an environment of rising costs.

The AIC's Nick Britton, looks at a selection of inflation proofing trusts in an environment of rising costs.

07/02/2022

When considering options for an ISA, is an investment trust or an open-ended fund the best option? Editor-in-chief, Lawrence Gosling reports.

03/02/2022

What funds should an investor consider for their ISA? In this article, What Investment asked five market commentators for their multi-asset fund picks.

What multi-asset funds should an investor consider for their ISA? In this article, What Investment asked five market commentators.

01/02/2022

January was a difficult month for investors as inflation remains a persistent threat. How central banks respond over the next few months will be crucial, but could a mistake provide a boost for the price of gold?

How central banks respond to rising inflation will be crucial, but could a mistake or reversal boost the price of gold?

31/01/2022

Editor-in-chief, Lawrence Gosling, asks whether cash ISAs are the best choice for an investor when saving for the long term.

28/01/2022

Adrian Lowery, personal finance expert at investing platform Bestinvest, explains that as workplace pensions are the biggest investment most people will make - they need greater attention.

Bestinvest's Adrian Lowery outlines the importance of paying more attention to your workplace pension.

27/01/2022

This What Investment series of features explore five fund picks for particular investors' needs – this time the focus is on income funds.

This What Investment series of features explore five fund picks for particular ISA investors' needs – this time the focus is on income funds.

26/01/2022

Ask most private investors to name a fund manager, and assuming they can, then probably Terry Smith’s name will come up. He set up the eponymous Fundsmith over a decade ago and the performance of that first fund has been exceptional in that time.

Following Unilever's failed GSK bid, editor-in-chief, Lawrence Gosling asks if Terry Smith is an investment genius or a big mouth?

20/01/2022

Following a list of improbable, but not impossible predictions from Invesco's Paul Jackson, editor Rory Palmer looks at the possibility that the S&P 500 could finish the year lower than it started.

Could the the S&P 500 could finish the year lower than it started? Editor, Rory Palmer follows on from the claim of Invesco's Paul Jackson.