This year, Temple Bar celebrates its centenary. One hundred years is a long time in any walk of life – long enough to have witnessed the Wall Street Crash, two world wars, the dot-com bubble, a global financial crisis, a pandemic, and today, fresh conflict in the Middle East. In our view, through all of […]

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Xin-Yao Ng, Co-Manager, Aberdeen Asia Focus  Investors pay extra fees for active management. As a result, they’re likely to feel disappointed – if not thoroughly deceived – if they find an actively managed fund conspicuously mirrors its benchmark.  The debate over how much a portfolio should differ from its underlying index in order to avoid accusations of “tracking” has been raging for years. It’s now two decades since some kind of answer first […]

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Xin-Yao Ng, Manager, Aberdeen Asia Focus  The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, in October 1957. Rocked by the abrupt realisation that it was trailing its arch-enemy in the nascent “space race”, America was instantly plunged into panic.  Reactions were varied in their wildness but united in their pessimism. Although Sputnik I measured only 58 centimetres in diameter, one prominent […]

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As 2026 gets underway, there are some familiar patterns. The geopolitical noise that characterised 2025 is still very much in evidence. Diversification is a watchword, as investors discover that there is a world beyond US technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still an important trend, that demands a response from investors. Yet the year ahead may also have some notable differences.  2025 was a […]

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By Ian Lance, co-portfolio manager Every time I visit my mother, she asks me why the stock market is doing so well when the current government appears determined to hamper the economy by raising taxes, increasing the cost of employing staff, driving up energy prices or just generally getting in the way of business by […]

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Iain Pyle, Manager, Shires Income  At the start of this year, investors were concerned that the arrival of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company Deep Seek would derail the long-running bull market in US equities. In the final few months of 2025, the worry is that valuations have moved so far that they underestimate the risks […]

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The Indian government had been justified in expecting a good outcome from the tariff discussions with the US. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared to enjoy good relations, while consecutive US administrations in recent years have viewed India as an important ally in the Indo-Pacific region. As a fast-growing emerging economy, there […]

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On 2 September 1945, Hồ Chí Minh stood in Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, and proclaimed the Declaration of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.  From Hunger to Harvest, and the Decade Ahead  In September 1945, as Vietnam declared its independence, the country faced one of its darkest chapters. That same year, the Great Famine […]

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Thomas Moore, Manager, Aberdeen Equity Income Trust  The resurgence in UK equities could come as quite a surprise for investors who have grown used to the dominance of US growth companies over the past decade. In the first 6 months of 2025, the FTSE All-Share index has delivered a total return of +9.1%, significantly outperforming […]

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Introduction – has the market stopped caring about value? The very essence of value investing is the search for securities which are incorrectly priced – where the market price is trading at a substantial discount to the intrinsic value of the underlying business. Sometimes this happens because investors are prone to behavioural biases such as […]

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Vietnam appears to be emerging as a regional winner in the latest round of revisions to US President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs.   As Mr Trump drip-feeds new tariff rates in posts on social media, clear and significant differences are emerging between markets in Southeast Asia. The new tariff rates could intensify competition between the […]

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As EV adoption accelerates, the UK faces a twin challenge: managing the surge in end-of-life batteries and reducing strategic dependence on China, which currently controls over 70% of the global battery refining market. From 2031, new EU regulations will mandate minimum levels of recycled content in all EV batteries sold, raising the stakes for a […]

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Gabriel Sacks, Co-manager, abrdn Asia Focus plc  Walt Disney excelled in the art of fairytales. He first demonstrated a talent for them in the early 1920s, when he was still working at the humble Laugh-O-Gram studio, rattling out the likes of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Puss in Boots.  In the […]

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We’ve all been there. Picked some great stocks with conviction. Run our winners. Been delighted with the gains. Only to see those gains drain away.  It hurts, it’s galling and you are left wondering where you went wrong.  Worse than that, by the time it happens you may have started counting on those gains as […]

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In the first article of this series, we tackled the problems many investors face – story-driven speculation, tip chasing, and the trap of seeking more and more information which often brings overconfidence rather than better results.  One answer is using a rules-based approach, based around the characteristics of shares proven to identify winners. When you […]

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by Novorise Novorise is gaining serious momentum — and investors are taking notice. With 118+ investors already on board, our Crowdcube campaign is making waves as we build the UK’s most scalable and affordable alternative to single-use plastic packaging.  Backed by £48 million in government contracts across TUCO (£30M) and Scotland Excel (£18M), Novorise is […]

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With half their current funding target already met, and its co-founders committing an additional 30% new money over and above the raise target, GreenFox Energy is a differentiated renewable energy company in a hurry. Hosted on the CrowdCube platform, there’s just over a week left to get a share of this rapidly growing, and already […]

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Charles Luke, Manager, Murray Income Trust  “It’s a rare business that doesn’t have a way worse future than it has a past.” – Charlie Munger  On Murray Income Trust, quality is our lodestar. It is the guiding philosophy that drives our investment decision-making, helping us uncover those companies that can deliver strong, repeatable returns year […]

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As the UK’s leading sustainability and net-zero event, Reset Connect London returns to Excel London on 24-25 June 2025, offering finance professionals, investors and institutions a vital platform to explore the future of sustainable investment. As the flagship event of London Climate Action Week, Reset Connect London brings together 7,500 attendees, 400 expert speakers and […]

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New exchange platform will improve investment environment in Vietnam The Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) reopened yesterday 5 May after the Reunification Holiday with an upgraded trading platform. It’s both a necessary and welcome move which will yield immediate benefits for anyone who wants to invest in one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. […]

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One of the challenges in observing investment markets, especially over shorter durations, lies in the frequent disconnect between share price movements and the underlying fundamental reality of the businesses represented.   We often witness share prices fluctuate in ways that seem detached from tangible results. While sometimes an explanation appears obvious, trying to draw causal links […]

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At the current time, every market moving event seems to start with a pronouncement from US President, Donald Trump. His desire to bring an end to the war in Ukraine and the associated cessation of US military aid, is likely to re-write the European defence architecture, with European countries having to make significant increases to […]

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Charles Luke, Manager of Murray Income Trust  It may have felt choppy to investors, but the reorientation of markets since the start of the year is a welcome development. Rather than the pursuit of growth at all costs, investors are starting to re-evaluate companies on more rational metrics. In this environment, the value of dividends […]

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Iain Pyle, Lead Manager, Shires Income PLC  Investors are navigating an increasingly risky world. Months into the new US administration, the tariff regime remains a looming threat, but details are scant. Inflation appears to be reviving, with a potential impact on the interest rate cycle. The new US administration is changing the geopolitical goalposts, with […]

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In a world increasingly moving away from harmful chemicals and toward eco-conscious solutions, Weedingtech is making waves with its solution: Foamstream – the world’s leading herbicide-free weed control system.  But Foamstream isn’t just a clever alternative to traditional methods – it’s a scalable, environmentally friendly technology that’s turning heads in a rapidly evolving market. And […]

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US President Donald Trump has announced he will impose 46% tariffs on Vietnamese imports, one of his most aggressive trade moves and the third-highest rate imposed on any country.  In his announcement, Mr Trump imposed tariffs on more than 100 countries, adding to several levies he has already imposed on Mexico and Canada, as well […]

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Craig Martin, Dynam Capital  Artificial Intelligence is an inescapable topic in 2025. It has fuelled bold claims about economic growth and stoked anxiety about tectonic shifts in the labour market.   However, it’s clear that countries that embrace it will be better off than those that don’t. In Vietnam, government and business have been both practical […]

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With the Year of the Snake underway, Vietnam is pursuing numerous ambitious projects across multiple industries. The energy sector is no exception, with the high-profile renewed campaign for nuclear energy grabbing headlines and the revised National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) providing more room for solar and onshore wind development.   Striving for Nuclear Energy  In […]

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Gabriel Sacks, Co-Manager, abrdn Asia Focus plc  Diversification is one of the investment world’s most important concepts. Its basic premise is that a portfolio consisting of multiple asset types is likely to perform better than one consisting of relatively few.  The idea first emerged almost three quarters of a century ago, when Harry Markowitz published […]

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The space industry is undergoing a transformation like never before. Growing at an annual rate of 9%, the space economy is projected to nearly triple in value to £1.44 trillion by 2035; investors are recognising the sector as a high-growth frontier offering unparalleled opportunities. Once dominated by government initiatives, the industry is now driven by […]

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Martin Connaghan, Samantha Fitzpatrick, Co-Managers of Murray International Trust PLC  Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House has unleashed a flurry of activity. However, while we have clarity on some areas of his policy agenda, companies across the world are still waiting to hear more on the issue that, arguably, affects them most – tariffs.   […]

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Since we believe that fund manager ‘start of year outlooks’ are rarely of any use, we do not intend adding to the dozens that have already been published. Instead, our natural contrarian instincts inspire us to look backwards rather than forwards, so below we review what we were saying early last year and how it […]

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Vietnam capped 2024 with a better-than-expected annual GDP growth of 7.09%, beating the government’s target of 6.5%.   This brings the country into 2025 with confidence, even amid global uncertainty driven by war, the return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, and other challenges. Before getting too far into January, it’s worth looking back on […]

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When Rick received a letter about his plot of land in 2023, he had no idea it would lead to a longer-term investment partnership. But that’s exactly what happened after he experienced our efficient, straightforward approach. One land deal and two sustainable properties later, Rick is a fully subscribed member of the Pearcroft investor fan […]

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People in the business told us building net zero homes was complex. And making a profit is practically impossible. But we were determined, and we set out to prove them wrong. Imagine our surprise then when the results from our first home confirmed that we had built a better than net zero home, profitably!  At […]

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On November 30, the National Assembly approved the largest infrastructure project in Vietnam’s history: the US$67 billion, 1,500-kilometer-long high-speed rail (HSR) line connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.  Some versions of this hugely ambitious development have been under consideration for years, though it was rejected in the early 2010s due to cost concerns.  Vietnam’s […]

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Starting to save early can make a huge difference in your child’s future, providing them with the financial support they need for those big moments in life.  “An investment account is for life, children, not just for Christmas, so that’s the way we’re going this year.” It’s not a line to endear you to your […]

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George Barrow, co-manager of the Polar Capital Global Financials Trust  Rather than thinking of financials as UK banks plus a couple of insurance stocks, it might be time to see the sector as more like technology or healthcare. Although clearly different in many respects, they are all major global sectors with varied subsectors that diversify […]

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Investment trusts: a versatile choice for long-term investors  Investment trusts have stood the test of time. The first investment trust was launched in the 1860s, “to give the investor of moderate means the same advantages as the large capitalists”. They have been fulfilling this role ever since, democratising access to investment markets and bringing choice […]

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As value investors, one of the questions we have been asked a lot recently is, “why doesn’t value investing work anymore?”. The perception behind this question, however, depends hugely on the frame of reference because, from where we sit, it seems that value investing is working once more. The long period of low interest rates and quantitative […]

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Charles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income Trust PLC  It has become a familiar refrain that the UK market lacks options for growth investors. Investors tend to turn to it for dividends, or for a naturally defensive tilt in a downturn, but the prevailing wisdom is that growth investors need to explore the stock markets of […]

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Gabriel Sacks, Co-Manager, abrdn Asia Focus plc  Emerging markets (EMs) played a big part in my formative years. My mother is Brazilian. My father is South African. I was born in Brazil and raised in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.  Later, when I began my investment career, South Africa was the first market for […]

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Gabriel Sacks, Co-Manager, abrdn Asia Focus plc  Trawl the internet for Indonesia’s most famous tourist attractions and the chances are you will soon be linked to a Komodo dragon. At least for faint-hearted visitors, whether such a creature truly qualifies as an “attraction” could be a moot point.  Komodo dragons are the largest lizards on […]

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Thanks in part to the demand for AI applications, semiconductor chips have become one of the most important tech products globally.   Nvidia, the cutting-edge chip designer, has seen its market cap explode over the last year and is now one of the world’s most valuable companies. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the leading producer of […]

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James Thom, Investment Manager, abrdn New India Investment Trust plc  Indian stock markets have regained some equilibrium after the shock of the General Election result. After some initial volatility, investors are starting to take a more sober look at the impact of Premier Modi’s stumble in the polls and whether it will impact economic reform.   […]

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Radisson Hotel Group continues its rapid expansion across the UK and Ireland, with the launch of new lifestyle brands and more than 10 deals with 1,400 guest rooms secured over the past year. A brand with solid presence and pipeline in the UK and Ireland is Radisson RED and now prizeotel is also headed for […]

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Gabriel Sacks, Manager, abrdn Asia Focus Abby Glennie, Manager, abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust Smaller company investors have always had to take the rough with the smooth. The price for higher long-term returns has often been higher volatility, with periods of sharp drawdowns and swift bounce backs. The past 18 months has been particularly […]

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Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean, Co-managers, Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust plc  In the March budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt brought out a series of measures designed to revive the flagging fortunes of the UK stock market. He sought to draw investors back with a UK ISA, and measures for institutional investors. The broad principle of […]

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According to the 8th Southeast Asia Digital Economy Report, Vietnam had the fastest-growing digital economy for the second year in a row in 2022. It is expected to retain this title through 2025. This growth comes as the government aims for the digital economy to make up 20% of total GDP by the end of […]

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Sponsored by Body Rocket As the sporting world continually seeks innovations that push the boundaries of speed and efficiency, a new player, Body Rocket, has emerged with a game-changing technology that promises to revolutionise how cyclists interact with aerodynamics. This promising startup has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, aiming to bring their ground-breaking […]

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Abby Glennie and Amanda Yeaman, managers of Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust Investors in UK smaller companies are justified in feeling impatient. The turnaround in the sector has been slow to arrive, and poor sentiment has persisted far longer than justified by the on-the-ground experience of most smaller companies. However, a number of factors […]

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Sponsored by AppyWay A decade ago, AppyWay Founder & CEO Dan Hubert had a bad parking experience shared by millions across the UK. After hurriedly trying to park outside The Royal Albert Hall he found that all the paid bays and residents bays were full. The only space he could find was on an ambiguous […]

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Pruksa Iamthongthong and James Thom, co-managers of Asia Dragon Trust plc Asia is rich with growth stories: from Indonesia, where resource wealth is driving a consumer boom, to Vietnam, where foreign direct investment is an engine for change, to India, where sound economic management and innovation are creating new opportunities. But in 2023, investors focused […]

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Sponsored by Tickmill Not many strategies have yielded better than the S&P500 in 2023, especially not during the turbulence of the last yeast in the markets. Patrick Munnelly, expert trader with 20 years of experience in the markets, established money manager, and mentor, did it with his Futures trading strategy. How did he do that? […]

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Last year in an article, ‘A new frontier in Vietnam’, we noted how Vietnam accounted for 30% of the MSCI Frontier Market Index and highlighted the challenges to being upgraded to the MSCI Emerging Market Index. There is another chance of an upgrade but on a different index, the FTSE Russell Secondary Emerging Market Index. […]

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by Eric Chan, Investment Manager, abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited Eric Chan pens his thoughts on his recent trip to Australia, where he spoke to some of our holdings and potential prospects around their businesses and the broader macro outlook there. Purpose of the trip I wanted to get a better feel of where our […]

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To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the demise of UK equity markets have been much exaggerated. Over 2023, UK companies have delivered strong operational performance, dividend growth and record levels of buybacks. Yet investor sentiment has remained bleak. We see a range of factors that might convince investors this is a market worth another look. […]

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By James Henderson While balance sheet discipline is often a welcome feature of a potential investment, occasionally it pays to consider businesses that are spending cash on themselves, as we have done for Lowland Investment Company. Listen to any fund manager presentation and the core script will almost invariably include lines like this: “We buy […]

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by Craig Erlam As commodities go, few are as unique and versatile as gold. From its historical roots as the asset at the heart of monetary systems, to its enduring appeal as a status symbol to be adorned, the precious metal has shown lasting appeal. Gold trading is highly liquid, and the international gold market […]

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After almost 40 years with Aberdeen Asset Management (now abrdn) – including 28 years founding and running abrdn Asia Focus investment trust (AAS) – venerable Asia hand Hugh Young is finally to hang up his managerial boots, or at least leave them on the step for his teammate and successor Gabriel Sacks to step into. […]

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Charles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income Trust PLC At a time when investors can pick up a high income from bonds, the real value of a stock market portfolio is its ability to grow income and capital over time. This growth potential is particularly important when inflation is likely to be structurally higher, and preserving […]

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Will Fulton and Jamie Horton, Investment Managers, UK Commercial Property REIT Commercial property has faced two major challenges over the past 18 months. Rising interest rates led to the fastest revaluation of commercial property assets recorded, with reductions particularly felt at the lower yielding end of the market. At the same time economic conditions have […]

The post Commercial property: is the cycle turning? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Digital banking has exploded in popularity around the world, with an assist from the Covid-19 pandemic, and Vietnam is no exception. According to the Vietnam Banks Association (VBA), Vietnamese banks have invested over US$660 million into digital transformation thus far, with dramatic growth in digital transactions over the past decade. Before 2016, for example, it […]

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Kristy Fong, Investment Manager, abrdn New India Investment Trust plc In a recent report, Goldman Sachs laid out India’s path to becoming the world’s second-largest economy over the next fifty years. This stated that India needed to seize its demographic advantage, using it to build manufacturing capacity, grow its burgeoning service sector, and continue the […]

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Pruksa Iamthongthong and Adrian Lim, Investment Managers, Asia Dragon Trust plc The end of China’s zero Covid policy brought renewed confidence to Asian markets, as the country’s recovery promised to restore economic momentum to the region as a whole. However, China’s revival has proved lacklustre, and investors have retreated from Asian markets. What could bring […]

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Charles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income Trust PLC It is some years since UK equity income portfolios were the toast of the town for the core of an investment portfolio. Investors have been seduced by the charms of global income portfolios. After all, why not have the whole world at your fingertips rather than just […]

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By Craig Erlam In the 1930s, the economist John Maynard Keynes famously said: “markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.” In other words, it is nearly impossible to predict the markets – and those who try may find themselves in over their head. I’ve seen this maxim proven right thousands of times […]

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Sponsored by WATT Mobility WATT Mobility, a rising star in the e-bike industry, is actively pursuing growth capital to fuel its expansion into the European market. The company has initiated a public investment round, opening up the opportunity for private investors to participate alongside large investment funds. With an impressive commitment of €450,000 already secured […]

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Iain Pyle, Investment Manager, Shires Income plc It’s been a strong year for UK dividends, with underlying growth of 16.5% Corporate earnings have proved robust in spite of slowing economic activity Despite recent outperformance, the UK market remains close to a record discount when compared to other developed markets As the interest rate environment has […]

The post The building blocks for an income strategy: resilience, growth and diversification appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Troels Andersen, Fund Manager, abrdn European Logistics Income plc It has been a tough period for commercial real estate, with interest rates rising and capital values falling. The logistics sector has not been immune to this change and even though it continues to see low voids, strong demand and robust rental pricing, sentiment has been […]

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This article was published by Kemeny Capital Green Lithium Green Lithium is establishing Europe’s first merchant lithium refinery in Teesside. The Green Lithium plant will be close to PD Port, enabling them to supply lithium to Europe’s growing battery manufacturing industries. Green Lithium will secure unrefined lithium and refine it into a product for sale to […]

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The Indian economy has been in the limelight as one of the few bright spots in an uncertain world. Some are even calling it ‘India’s decade’. Reforms, digitalisation, improving infrastructure and the government’s Make-in-India initiatives are some reasons backing the above. The strength of the India story has been underpinned by a few structural trends: […]

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The upper upscale hotel brand Radisson RED, that presents a playful twist on the conventional, has expanded rapidly in the UK over the past years. The brand is present with bold properties at London’s airports, in lively Glasgow and in buzzing Liverpool, to mention a few. Recently, Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of Radisson […]

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by Alex Crooke, Head of Equities – EMEA and Asia Pacific | Portfolio Manager With western developed markets still mired in high inflation and economic uncertainty, Asia offers a brighter prospect for investors. The reopening of China and strength of south Asian economies makes BNKR, with its solid position in the region, an attractive proposition. […]

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Trading can create a whole host of feelings, from exhilaration to nervousness, and everything in between. Of course, when you start to win, it’s exciting. But when the pressure starts to build, it can get stressful. At all points in the journey, traders need to remember that as much as the wins may be on […]

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As China’s sportswear market skyrockets, Mike Kerley and Sat Duhra, Portfolio Managers of Henderson Far East Income, have seized this golden opportunity by investing in two of China’s sportswear frontrunners, Li Ning and Anta. China’s sportswear market has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, fuelled by various factors, including an emerging fitness culture, rising disposable […]

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Fran Radano, manager of The North American Income Trust The US Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates higher for longer, supporting more defensive positioning Income seekers have a wider range of options this year It is a better environment for ‘value’ companies, rather than high growth areas such as technology 2022 created a new […]

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By Nick Greenwood, Fund Manager – MIGO Opportunities plc A major headwind for the MIGO Opportunities Trust (MIGO) portfolio in recent months has been the rapid widening in investment trust discounts. Numis recently published their widest average discount figure for the sector since the Global Financial Crisis at 17.2%. The figure is much wider for […]

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John Bennett, Portfolio Manager of the Henderson European Focus Trust explains why big oil companies are essential for an orderly transition to a low carbon economy. It is a simple fact that society cannot go cold turkey on hydrocarbons, as much as the more extreme ends of the green lobby would like to believe. While […]

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In recent years, Vietnam has attracted more and more attention as a destination for manufacturing investment. While the country was already a significant hub, Donald Trump’s tariffs on China in 2017 spurred major investment in Vietnam, as did China’s years-long pursuit of zero-Covid that only recently ended. In 2018, for example, FDI in Vietnam rose […]

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There are many risks for the global economy in 2023, but there are also encouraging signs Asia is benefitting from the reopening of China and improving investor confidence Reliable cash flow and dividends are likely to be highly valued by investors this year Last year saw a significant adjustment in financial markets, as inflationary pressures […]

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Van, who is originally from northern Vietnam, is one of many white-collar workers now enjoying the economic benefits of living in Ho Chi Minh City. But outside of office hours, Van runs an online business selling locally sourced, high-quality food and groceries. With about 5,000 monthly customers and a food storage warehouse, this is no […]

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James Thom, Investment Manager, abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc After a tough year, 2023 starts on a more optimistic note for many Asian markets China’s reopening may fuel regional growth, while the interest rate cycle may support stock markets There will still be fragility in the year ahead and a focus on quality companies […]

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Vietnam currently accounts for 30% of the MSCI Frontier Market Index, making it the largest and most developed constituent of it, so when can we expect the country to step up to the Emerging Market Index? The rapid rise of the retail investor in Vietnam has transformed the country’s capital markets. Two and a half […]

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Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean, Investment Managers, Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC The painful adjustment to an environment of higher inflation and interest rates was the financial market story of 2022. A tough combination of the war in Ukraine, the legacy of the exceptional policy response to the pandemic and disrupted supply chains pushed […]

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Charles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income Trust PLC UK dividends have seen a significant boost in 2022, but face challenges in the year ahead Currency, sector strength and improved dividend cover should all help dividend growth Higher quality companies should thrive in an environment of economic weakness UK dividends have made a strong recovery since […]

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Following its 2021 milestone as the most successful year to date for signings, Radisson Hotel Group is showing no signs of slowing down. It has achieved continued growth in 2022 and expects the same for 2023. The group aims to double its portfolio to over 2,000 hotels in EMEA and APAC by 2025, and the […]

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Kristy Fong, Investment Manager, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust PLC After two harrowing years of living through the pandemic, the festive season has arrived in India and is set to continue the sense of normalcy that has returned to India in recent times. Last month, we made our first trip back to the country since […]

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“We are a long-term investor, and responsible investing helps us select quality companies with sustainable business models and identify and manage potential risks in our portfolio.” – Sean Hurst, Chair of VNH’s ESG Committee Over the last year, Vietnam Holdings (VNH) has established itself as a leader in responsible investing activities in the Southeast Asian country. VNH […]

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Sponsored by Pure Electric Pure Electric is on a mission to revolutionise urban transport. The market-leading manufacturer of British-designed electric scooters is currently running a highly successful public equity crowdfunding campaign with Crowdcube.  The company quickly surpassed expectations, securing over £1.9m of funding in just X hours/days.  Pure Electric is led by Adam Norris – […]

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Will Fulton and Jamie Horton, Investment Managers, UK Commercial Property REIT In a tougher economic climate, the ESG credentials of individual property assets are increasingly likely to be the difference between stronger and weaker performers. We are achieving our net zero targets through a blend of careful restructuring of existing assets, selective sales and targeting […]

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After significant weakness earlier in 2022, both onshore and offshore Chinese equity markets have recently bounced back strongly. In the period from the end of April to July 22, the Shanghai A-share Index outperformed the S&P 500 Index by 11% and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index by 15%. This rebound came after Chinese equities had […]

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Commercial property is one of the few asset classes to have delivered positive returns for the year to date However, headwinds are building in the form of higher inflation, rising interest rates and weakening economic growth Targeting structural growth sectors, careful asset selection and a focus on ESG will be vital in this environment  Commercial […]

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Helen Steers, Pantheon Partner and lead manager of Pantheon International Plc (ticker code: PIN), discusses the recent annual results of one of the longest established private equity investment companies. Pantheon International Plc (“PIP”) is a FTSE 250 private equity investment company managed by Pantheon, a leading global private markets investor, and overseen by an independent […]

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The digital economy is defined as the intersection of technology, digital assets, and finance. Investing in this theme correlates to the opportunity of investing in the Internet in the early 2000s. The digital economy is defined as the intersection of technology, digital assets, and finance – these are its three pillars. The first, technology solutions: […]

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The difficulties in China have deterred investors from Asian markets This has created a widening gap between operational and share price performance The relative weakness in markets is creating opportunities In a tough first half of the year for financial markets, Asia has struggled more than most. The difficulties in China have deterred investors, with […]

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Bruce Stout, Martin Connaghan and Samantha Fitzpatrick, Investment Managers, Murray International Trust PLC The unpredictable markets since the start of the year have forced a reappraisal of some recent investment themes Labels such as value, growth or quality are inadequate for investment decision-making Diversification and a focus on real assets are likely to be important […]

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David Smith, Portfolio Manager of Henderson High Income Trust, provides an insight into one of the Trust’s long term holdings – Next. “You own the retailer Next? I don’t know anyone who shops at Next” is a common phrase I hear when I start talking about one of my long-term holdings. But I feel there […]

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When are defensive sectors not defensive? Ben Ritchie, Samantha Brownlee and Rebecca Maclean, Investment Managers, Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC Stock markets have been volatile since the start of the year, with the Ukraine crisis and interest rate rises combining to unnerve investors. At Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust (DIGIT), we were already cautious […]

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Helen Steers, Pantheon Partner and lead manager of Pantheon International Plc (ticker code: PIN), discusses the growth of the global private equity market and how investors can access it through one of the longest established private equity investment trusts.  Investors may be asking themselves how to allocate their capital in these uncertain and inflationary times. […]

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On January 1, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came online. The free trade agreement (FTA) includes the ten members of ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, and South Korea.  These 15 nations account for roughly 30% of the world’s population and 30% of global GDP, making RCEP the largest-ever trade bloc.  As of this […]

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Charles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income Trust PLC Companies with the strongest operational performance are likely to see the greatest long-term appreciation in their share price There are an increasing number of companies with a notable gap between the movement of share prices and the underlying performance of the company This creates opportunities for active […]

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Laura Foll, portfolio manager at the Henderson Opportunities Trust, outlines the factors driving the trust’s outperformance. Find out more information about the Henderson Opportunities Trust here. Not for onward distribution. Before investing in an investment trust referred to in this document, you should satisfy yourself as to its suitability and the risks involved, you may […]

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Will Fulton and Kerri Hunter, Investment Managers, UK Commercial Property REIT After a tough pandemic, commercial property recovered significantly in 2021 Industrials led the way, while segments of the retail and office markets remained weak The outlook for individual sectors within commercial property is diverging with asset selection increasingly important Commercial property was one of […]

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By Viktor Szabo, Investment Manager, abrdn Latin American Income Fund Limited There are two elements in the region’s favour: exciting companies and economic recovery The region has been hit disproportionately hard by global inflationary pressures, but this is likely to have peaked Economies are starting to recover, helped by high vaccination rates. Investing in Latin […]

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by Alex Crooke, Co-Head of Equities – EMEA and Asia Pacific | Portfolio Manager The old investment adage about not putting all your eggs in one basket is probably as old as investing itself. In fact, it would be no surprise to learn that the philosophy emerged at the same time as some of the […]

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Sponsored by Link Housing Socially conscious property investors can provide a lifeline for households facing homelessness while investing in Scotland’s most in-demand property market with the City of Edinburgh Council’s Private Sector Leasing (PSL) scheme.  Edinburgh is regularly recognised as one of the top cities in the UK for property investment – including being named […]

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By Jason Baggaley, Investment Manager, Standard Life Investments Property Income Trust Limited Capital values and rental performance have proved resilient in the commercial property sector, despite some significant challenges. The market for high street retail, shopping centres and poor-quality offices remains difficult, in stark contrast to strong demand for industrial properties and logistics. This is […]

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Introduction Green investment continues to gain popularity and attract increased attention from investors and academics. According to a FTSE Russel report, the green economy is represented by more than 3,000 global listed companies, a US$4 trillion market cap opportunity‒an equivalent of over 5% of the total listed equity. Nonetheless, there are multiple green investment products, including […]

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Though 2021 was painful for Vietnam, its economy is expected to bounce back this year thanks to continued manufacturing growth and a more promising Covid-19 situation as a growing majority of the country’s citizens become fully vaccinated. Accounting for roughly 35% of the country’s population, Vietnamese millennials – those aged 18 to 38 years – […]

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by Mark Bower-Easton, Business Development Manager, Oxford Capital The Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) is a government initiative, created by John Major’s government in 1994, and has continued to receive the full backing of parliament, regardless of which side of the political spectrum is in power. EIS is designed to boost the economy and jobs market […]

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Dividends across the region look far healthier today than they did in 2020 Companies are still being careful to reinstate dividends only when earnings have recovered Inflation will be an important consideration for income investors in the region From Canadian mining companies at the top, to Brazilian government bonds at the bottom, the Americas offer […]

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China’s equity markets have grown into the second largest financial market in the world, after the US. This is a US$17 trillion market that is both deep and liquid. There are more than 5,000 Chinese companies listed onshore in mainland China and offshore, mostly in Hong Kong and the US, presenting vast opportunity. Chinese markets […]

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Sponsored by Outt.com Outt.com aims to transform the UK social care staffing sector. Having already achieved 105% overfunding, with 290 investors thus far, this innovative team is hitting every target. With investments starting at just £10.20 and ambitions to reconfigure the fragmented multi-billion pound care recruitment market, the potential is substantial. The current Crowdcube funding raise […]

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Over three years, FP Octopus UK Multi Cap Income Fund tops the IA UK Equity Income Sector. What’s the secret to its success? Chris McVey, lead fund manager, explains his approach and what it can offer investors.  Three years ago, we launched an equity income fund with a difference.  Our idea was simple – to […]

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Despite an eventful decade that has proved unsettling for markets, The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust has consistently outperformed its benchmark by looking through the noise and sticking to its tried and tested investment process. In this article, Neil Hermon, Portfolio Manager of the Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust, explores moments that have defined the […]

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Sponsored by Goodfolio Founders Omid and Nima Pakseresht along with their executive team of impact and finance professionals have just secured 140% of their pre-seed target in the first 24 hours of their public crowdfunding launch from 75 investors. Currently raising investment on Seedrs, GOODFOLIO is building a simple, transparent, and personalised ethical investment platform. GOODFOLIO […]

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Sponsored by AHH AHH is a leading social impact investor co-investing with individuals and institutions to deliver affordable housing in vibrant communities that help people live well for less.  Our unique approach is proven to reduce pressure on local health and social care whilst making profitable and sustainable returns – everybody wins.  Shared Ownership is a […]

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By Helen Steers, Partner, Pantheon International PLC The $5.3 trillion global private equity market has been growing steadily and, according to research by Preqin, is expected to almost double by 2025. With its inherent ability to be nimble, flexible and respond quickly to changing market dynamics, we believe that private equity (“PE”) will emerge strongly […]

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Gavin Smart is Head of Analysis and Insights at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy. From 24thNovember, ORE Catapult is holding a series of lunchtime investor webinars to showcase the maturity of tidal stream technology with leading tidal power developers – The Tidal Power […]

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Tax efficiency, diversity and investment returns are three of the key factors that investors look for from their existing investment portfolio. But are investors missing a trick by not considering an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) as part of their portfolio. Recent research suggests that only around 30% of financial advisers make use of tax advantaged […]

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By Thomas Moore, Investment Manager, Aberdeen Standard Equity Income Trust  It’s now a little over five years since the Brexit referendum and over that period UK equities have found themselves decidedly unloved on account of several factors. These include: Substantial political uncertainty regarding the shape of the UK’s relationship with Europe Index being composed of […]

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UK investors can easily buy US stocks from within the UK but it can be a little confusing when starting out – this helpful guide explains how it works and clears up any misunderstandings. Can I invest in US stocks from the UK? Yes, it is entirely possible to buy US stocks from the UK. Non-US citizens […]

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CarCloud was born out of a deep frustration shared by founders Paul Jewell and Geoff Turral.  With over 50 years experience between them, on both the customer and manufacturer sides of the industry, they became increasingly frustrated that, as the world has moved rapidly to mobile, customer-centred solutions, the options for car ownership remain rooted […]

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While Vietnam continues to battle by far its worst COVID-19 outbreak of the entire pandemic, economic growth is still expected through 2021. Individual investments continue as a result, with the stock market emerging as the most popular destination for retail investors.  Dynam Capital sought to find out more about the characteristics of Vietnamese retail investors […]

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Germany’s benchmark stock index the DAX is growing from 30 stocks to 40 with new stricter rules to govern the companies that qualify. See what’s happening and how it affects your index day trading. ————————– What’s happening with the DAX index? On Monday September 20th, STOXX a unit of Deutsche Borse, the German holding company […]

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By Charles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income PLC In a see-saw year for markets, income generation in the Murray Income Trust has held up well Our key priorities in the Trust are to be ‘dependable’, ‘diversified’ and ‘differentiated’ We see better times ahead for the UK equity income sector This has been a see-saw year […]

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The UK economy has seen a strong rebound since the lows of the pandemic The stock market has also moved forward as market leadership has changed Companies are in good shape, with dividends and earnings coming back strongly The UK is bouncing back. Economic growth is accelerating and the stock market has surged since the […]

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by Max Ziegler 2020s: The Great Reset Ten years from now, the world might look back on Covid as our ‘great reset’ moment, similar to how Americans describe their “Pearl Harbor moment” in the 40s, which marked a moment in US history which saw dire adversity, and it sparked innovation to address the era’s biggest […]

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We would like you to know that Digital Asset Management (DAM/DAMEX) is now public on Crowdcube as the first Gibraltar registered company to crowdfund.  In the first few days of being live in Dam’s community, the company has raised over 1,000,000 GBP. Dam is now overfunding and at the time of writing, we have achieved 108% of our […]

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Synopsis With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the shift towards a digital-first world; technology stocks rose to all-time highs in 2020, as people spent more time online.1 However, as economies have begun to reopen following the rollout of highly effective coronavirus vaccines; tech stocks sold-off as investors rotated towards sectors set to benefit from reopening. In […]

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By Jasper Lawler English football fans are bitterly disappointed by the final result of Euro 2020, but reaching the final marked a turnaround in English football. The long-awaited catch-up trade in UK shares could be the next big turnaround. —————————— First, let’s be clear – there is no clear link between a national football team […]

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AxiaFunder, is a litigation funding platform that provides individual and institutional investors with the ability to directly invest in a range of litigation cases. AxiaFunder was established after Founder Cormac Leech’s personal experience within litigation funding found that while there was a substantial market for litigation funding, until AxiaFunder there hasn’t been a platform that […]

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By Ben Ritchie and Georgina Cooper, Investment Managers, Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC There has been a decisive move among investors to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into their analysis of companies. Poor management of risks around carbon emissions, water or labour rights put businesses in peril. For Dunedin Income Growth Investment […]

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David Smith, Fund Manager for Henderson High Income, discusses the Trusts recent outperformance, how he has navigated the re-opening of the UK economy, and provides his economic and income outlook over the coming months. Read more about our latest insights Before investing in an investment trust referred to in this document, you should satisfy yourself […]

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The projected number of electric vehicles on the road is of 51.7 million by 2025 and 144.3 million by 2030. The question is, who will manage to grab a decent portion of the market? What will become of Tesla? And what are real threats to the electric vehicle market? Short overview of electric cars: Electric […]

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Vietnam had the best performing stock market in the world in May, with its benchmark VN All Share Index up more than 32%. over the first five months of 2021. It is currently the world’s highest growth market, achieving nearly a 3% growth in GDP in 2020 while many other markets plummeted due to the pandemic. […]

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Sponsored by Fly LDN The past decade has witnessed significant shifts in the way that fitness is consumed in the UK & across the globe. The events of 2020 accelerated the trend for digital fitness, creating a range of new market opportunities for challenger brand FLY LDN. The fitness industry has changed Since 2010, the […]

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Private Investors would do well to have a look at the opportunities thrown up within the investment trust sector. Not that many years ago, the sector was the preserve of the traditional stockbroker investing on behalf of their clients. In recent years, those firms have largely been acquired by the vast wealth management chains. These […]

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Sponsored by BitcoinPoint Bitcoin is still up 260% and its trajectory in the mid long-term won’t change Inflation is the impact of the recent correction but will paradoxically be good for Bitcoin Central Banks embracing blockchain with their own digital currencies and the DeFi sector will ultimately be good for Bitcoin BitcoinPoint’s vision is to […]

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The pandemic has brought significant shifts in key areas of the real estate market, such as offices and accelerated trends in others such as retail and logistics. Dealing with this changing environment means assessing deals individually and on their own merits. Effective management of individual assets, particularly around environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, and […]

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TheCarCrowd – A Passion Asset Investment Platform set to disrupt the investment market and address the lack of options for UK Millennial’s has launched on Seedrs. TheCarCrowd are building a new way for people to invest in the assets they love. Starting with Classic Cars they are offering people everywhere the chance to take a […]

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Earth Day (April 22nd) is the largest civic event in the world and an important opportunity to raise awareness about climate change, global warming, biodiversity loss and the need to conserve the environment. Even leaders from the USA and China are setting aside their differences to discuss initiatives to lower carbon dioxide emissions at a […]

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Charles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income Trust PLC It’s a challenging time for investors, not least those in need of income generation. The coronavirus crisis continues to play out globally, with the UK hit worse than almost any other large economy at the start of 2021. Covid-19’s scars are likely to be with us for […]

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Sponsored by Vietnam Holding. Photo Credit: Michael Tatarski Vietnam’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plans Come Into Focus While the Vietnamese government’s response to the pandemic has been among the most effective in the world over the last year (see below), their strategy regarding an eventual vaccination campaign is now becoming clear. The Prime Minister has now requested vaccinations […]

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Vertically Urban is a British designer and manufacturer within the horticultural (indoor vertical farming) industry, delivering efficient LED lighting solutions that are easy to install and setup.  Offering a rare opportunity to grow with them – Vertically Urban recently launched a Seedrs campaign to raise £300k investment – a target which they have very nearly […]

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Sponsored by Vietnam Holding In 2019 when US President Trump initiated the trade war with China, Vietnam emerged as a winner, with several multinational companies looking to relocate some or all of their manufacturing outside of China to mitigate political risk and avoid penalties and higher tariffs. This became known as a ‘China-plus-one’ strategy. In […]

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Sponsored by Vietnam Holding Viva Vietnam Vietnam is a high growth market situated in the heart of Asia. Its cohesive population of 100m people is young, hard-working and increasingly digitally connected. Over the last 30 years, Vietnam has experienced high levels of GDP growth, averaging about 6 to 7% and attracting record levels of Foreign […]

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