Investment News
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Fundsmith Equity – have investors been rewarded for holding on..??
A strong, top quartile 18.7% return over the past 6 months may have justified our decision to maintain holding the Fundsmith Equity Fund…
July 27, 2021 -
GAM, Baillie Gifford, Morgan Stanley: The high-octane global funds that were worth taking the risk on
To find a fund that delivers returns far above the sector average, investors often must be willing to endure high volatility
Trustnet looks at the global equity funds with high volatility and top-ranked returns over the past five years.
July 26, 2021 -
What has happened to Asia’s once top performing currency..??
Once Asia’s top performer, the Thai baht is now becoming the region’s worst-hit currency
July 26, 2021 -
2020’s winning funds fall down the rankings – but how far?
Halfway through the year, Trustnet finds out how the funds that made 2020’s highest returns are holding up in a very different market…
July 19, 2021 -
How to spot… & avoid… cryptocurrency scams
Many people have been duped out of millions of dollars from Crypto Currency scammers….
A recent article published on Yahoo UK Finance may help to inform how to spot, and more importantly avoid Crypto Currency Scams.
July 19, 2021 -
Ardan International Platform awarded a ‘Strong Rating’ by AKG
Low cost & easy to understand fee structure with No Lock-in periods, access over 80,000 different investment assets plus 11 different currencies… Ardan Platform provides flexible investment opportunities for the expat investor…
July 15, 2021 -
Is Bitcoin worth Zero..?? Black Swan author Nassim Taleb thinks so
‘Black Swan’ author Nassim Taleb says bitcoin is worth zero and fails as a currency and a hedge
July 15, 2021 -
The ‘B’ word……….. Should investors still worry about Brexit after five years?
On the five-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Trustnet asks market commentators and fund managers about the impact it has had on the UK market and what it means for investors looking ahead.
June 23, 2021 -
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Betting on Long Term Growth
Baillie Gifford’s James Anderson, Tom Slater and Lawrence Burns discuss three areas where they are heavily investing into for long-term growth in the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust.
June 21, 2021 -
“Investment management is irretrievably broken” – Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust
James Anderson shares his blunt views on the investment management industry in his final review as manager of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust.
May 13, 2021 -
Turmoil hits the markets again…. Will this provide another opportunity for longer term investors..??
After yesterday’s global market falls, is this the start of the end for investors..?? Or once again, an opportunity to take advantage of a bad situation.
May 12, 2021 -
Baillie Gifford’s McCombie: “If you want to outperform every quarter, don’t invest with us”
Baillie Gifford’s Iain McCombie says even if value does have “its day in the sun”, he will still be sticking to finding the few exceptional companies with strong fundamentals that drive stock market returns.
May 11, 2021 -
A top performing fund manager explains why innovation alone is not enough
Innovation isn’t just about investing in speculative companies without earnings, explains Matthew Page, co-manager of the top quartile Guinness Global Innovators fund.
May 5, 2021 -
Back to life, back to normality: Why there’s still some way to go for undervalued shares
Saracen Fund Managers’ Graham Campbell explains why value stocks could continue to outperform, even after some strong recent gains.
May 5, 2021 -
The Importance of Investment Timeframe
Time in the Market…… not timing the market.
It is so important that investors understand the importance of having the appropriate timeframe for achieving their financial goals & investment objectives.
April 20, 2021 -
Fundsmith Equity – Should investors holding this fund be concerned …..
Is it time to exit…?? The highly rated Fundsmith Equity has underperformed over the past 6 months, so should investors be concerned & head to the exit.
January 27, 2021 -
2020 – A year to forget….. or a year to remember..?
2020 was a challenging year for all….. we review the performance of the Sustainable Ethical Allocation Portfolios and how they compared to their peers
January 14, 2021 -
2nd Year Anniversary – Sustainable Ethical Allocation portfolios
November marks our 2 year anniversary for our Sustainable Ethical Allocation Portfolios……. so how have these portfolios held up against other multi-asset, diversified strategies…..
November 6, 2020 -
How to reduce paying tax on your investments if you are returning to Australia…
Pay Less Tax on your investments… Take advantage of Global Investment Products to reduce, or even eliminate Australian tax on your investment portfolio. All this while still having full control of your invested assets.
July 1, 2020 -
Turmoil and Opportunity
With all of this turmoil & negativity this year, Global Discovery is up 35% for 2020…… read how the earlier turmoil resulted in opportunity.
June 25, 2020 -
A Regular Savings Plan… or A Savings Trap
Read this article before you commit yourself to locking into what could be a very expensive, inflexible savings product…
Know the facts and your options BEFORE you sign up for a Contractual Savings Plan policy.June 19, 2020 -
Top 5 reasons to use an International Investment Platform
Read the Top 5 reasons to use our preferred International Investment Platform: Low Cost & Transparency, Investment Range, Multiple Currencies, Safety & Security and Financial Strength.
June 19, 2020 -
No upfront or establishment costs… But are you being charged more elsewhere??
The obvious question that needs to be asked is if there are no fees or charges, how then are advisers, consultants, brokers getting paid?
April 6, 2020 -
Transparency… What is the real cost of investing?
As part of our Ethical approach in doing business, we ensure that potential clients are fully informed of the charges that they will be subject to……. We advocate Full Transparency.
April 6, 2020 -
The Importance of Investment Timeframe
A situation that we work very closely with clients is that of their investment timeframe. When investing in growth funds and portfolios such as the Sustainable Ethical Allocations, investors need to make sure that they have a suitable timeframe.
April 6, 2020 -
Within this turmoil, is there opportunity??
While our Sustainable Ethical Allocation Portfolios have been able to perform better than the general markets, this first quarter of 2020 has seen portfolio values reduce. But does this now present itself as an opportunity to take advantage of the current market situation?
April 6, 2020 -
What is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in a company or business.
April 3, 2020 -
What is Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)?
SRI or social investment is any investment strategy which seeks to consider both financial return and social/environmental good to bring about social change regarded as positive by proponents.
April 2, 2020 -
Lindsell Train Global Equity Fund – Manager’s Report
The report includes basic facts on the fund, some portfolio characteristics, recent and historic performance as well as some commentary from the portfolio manager.
March 12, 2020 -
The Bank of England’s emergency rate cut and what it means for investors
As the Bank of England steps in to support the UK economy amid the coronavirus outbreak, investment experts explain how it might affect markets and what investors should expect.
March 12, 2020 -
Three positive reasons for investors to think positively about climate investing
Investec Asset Management’s Deirdre Cooper explains why investors shouldn’t be too despondent about the huge challenges in tackling climate change and why there are reasons for optimism.
March 6, 2020 -
The funds hit hardest by the violent stock market sell-off
Hundreds of funds have slumped to double-digit weekly losses as stock markets have tumbled amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus.
March 3, 2020 -
Terry Smith ‘relaxed’ over coronavirus impact on Fundsmith
Star fund manager Terry Smith is ‘pretty relaxed’ over the impact of the coronavirus on Fundsmith Equity and confident his £19.3bn fund will rebound more quickly than the stock market in a crash.
March 3, 2020 -
‘Do nothing’ Train buys Fevertree after six-year wait
One of the UK’s few remaining star fund managers has scooped up a stake in battered tonic maker Fevertree (FEVR) and declared himself uninterested in the stock market turmoil caused by the coronavirus.
March 3, 2020 -
The funds hit by the coronavirus sell-off
Almost all sectors in the Investment Association (IA) universe suffered heavy losses last week as equity markets sold off amid increasing coronavirus concerns, data from FE fundinfo shows.
March 3, 2020 -
When Warren Buffet speaks, people from all over the world listen
Probably the most famous, successful investor has recently released his Chairman’s letter to shareholders of Berkshire Hatthaway. Probably the most anticipated annual shareholder letter for investors globally.
February 27, 2020 -
Well, I did it. I bought shares today by Scott Phillips
Today, Scott Phillips narrowed his search down to a few companies that are attractively priced, compared to their long term future earning potential. So he bought them. Investing doesn’t need to be any harder than that.
February 26, 2020 -
What Are Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Criteria?
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments.
February 2, 2020 -
Why BlackRock Is ‘Going Green’
BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager, just announced that it would exit investments with “high sustainability” risks. BlackRock Is ‘Going Green’.
February 1, 2020 -
Morningstar European sustainable fund flows reach record levels in 2019
Morningstar’s sustainable funds universe attracted record inflows of €120bn last year, with almost 40% of these coming in during the final quarter alone.
January 31, 2020 -
Surge in eco-awareness driving ‘most significant’ period of ESG inflows
High-profile eco campaigns among factors behind spike in returns.
January 30, 2020 -
Four French AM heavyweights seek to outsource new ESG initiative
Four Paris-based asset management companies plan to approach ESG measuring tools from a fresh perspective, with the help of an external partner.
January 28, 2020 -
BlackRock shuffles top ESG roles amid full sustainability push
BlackRock has made several senior personnel changes in an effort to strengthen its sustainable investing platform.
January 27, 2020 -
Still pursuing green: The rise of ESG in the US
The rise of ESG in the US Responsible investment making waves across the pond
January 14, 2020 -
Spotlight firmly focused on ESG space in 2020
A bumper year of events ahead promoting sustainable investment
January 14, 2020 -
Five Trends Shaping Markets In 2020 and How to Respond
Asset allocation ideas to help position your portfolio for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Effective strategies to navigate this environment may include diversifying risk, going long duration, and overweighting emerging markets.
December 13, 2019 -
Data Availability Drives ESG Investing Surge
The widespread availability of data has also emerged as a source for good. Investors and research analysts have increasingly found inventive ways to capitalize on newly available information.
June 25, 2019
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