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Category Archives: Investment
Absolute Return Funds
February 6, 2010
These funds are perhaps the talking point of 2009. Through the chaos of the sizeable market correction we have experienced over the past 18 months or so has emerged this new type of fund that claims to offer low volatility, and positive growth in any market conditions. So what exactly are absolute return funds? [...more]
Has Commercial Property Turned the Corner?
January 9, 2010
There seem to be a great number of column inches dedicated to this subject at present in the financial press. Many commentators are pronouncing that now is a good time to invest in Commercial Property funds. [...more]
An Income and a Growth Fund for 2010
December 26, 2009
We were recently asked by a leading industry magazine for a fund recommendation in the ‘income’ and ‘growth’ category for 2010. Here is what we think: [...more]
Emerging Markets, Commodities, & Infrastructure
December 12, 2009
The economic development of emerging countries such as China, Brazil, Russia, India (the so called BRIC countries), and much of Eastern Europe has led to a demand for infrastructure in terms of roads, railways, airports, and energy networks. [...more]
Ethical Investments
November 26, 2009
With National Ethical Investment Week running 8-14th November, this serves as a timely reminder of the growing popularity of the sector, and the growing range. [...more]
Corporate Bonds – Which Way Now?
November 13, 2009
Corporate Bonds have provided excellent returns since the end of the first quarter this year, with good quality UK debt providing 16% in the six months to 30th September 2009. This is a significant change from the negative returns of last year and earlier this year. [...more]
Increase in ISA Allowances
November 2, 2009
From 6th October those aged 50 or older before the end of the current tax year in April 2010 have been able to contribute an extra £3,000 into ISAs for the current tax year. [...more]
Enterprise Investment Schemes
October 17, 2009
As a change from doom and gloom, this is the story of one of our clients that we were able to help. Alexander is 68 and a widower. His children and grandchildren are now in the US and Australia. [...more]
Asset Allocation in an Investment Portfolio
October 3, 2009
Asset allocation is the strategy an investor uses to distribute his or her investments among various asset classes (see below for more detail). [...more]
Moneywise China Article – April 2010