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Investors will need to prepare for turbulent times 30 June 2009
The market has looked too far ahead of the curve in pricing its recovery and the fundamental problems within the economy remain unresolved, warns Saxo Bank.
- Outlook for Asian equities 25 June 2009
- Triodos launches green fund 24 June 2009
- AXA Winterthur adds Sterling Corporate Bond to fixed interest range 23 June 2009
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Regular savng with investment trusts
2 July 2009
Tamsin Brown explains why investment trust savings schemes are an attractive option in volatile times.
- IFAs ill-equipped to advise investors 29 June 2009
- The importance of a long-term investment strategy 29 June 2009
- FSA propose adviser commission overhaul 25 June 2009
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Your guide to asset allocation 30 June 2009
Jenny Lowe outlines the basic principles of asset allocation in volatile markets.
- A matter of trust 2 June 2009
- Exchange-traded funds revealed
29 April 2009 - The role of investment trust boards 13 April 2009
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Economic indicators too fragile for green shoots of recovery 16 June 2009
Despite improving confidence in global markets, economic growth is still fragile, says HSBC Global Asset Management.
- Sterling slumps following European election results 8 June 2009
- Investors snap-up cut price shares 29 May 2009
- Sterling surges as government moves to sell bank stakes 19 May 2009
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Don't rush to buy defensives 16 June 2009
Bill O’Neill, portfolio strategist at Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, warns investors not to rush out to buy those stocks which are more resilient in a downturn.
- Pressures on the pound 15 June 2009
- West Bromwich BS saved from collapse 12 June 2009
- Financials could offer "one of the best buying opportunities ever" 8 June 2009
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A guide to investment trust discounts 10 April 2009
David Harris considers the dilemma facing many investment company boards of whether or not to implement a discount control policy.
- Silver lining at AMS 19 November 2008
- Driving in a higher gear 22 October 2008
- Let the market do the work 3 October 2008
Top Ten Life Funds
| Fund | Offer | 1y | 3y | 5y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Neptune Japan Opportunities | 177.63 | 70.2 | n/a | n/a |
| UBS Life Overseas Fixed Interest Bond A | 222.70 | 32.2 | 46.4 | 52.7 |
| L&G Overseas Bond Index | 208.37 | 27.2 | 42.3 | 48.6 |
| L&G FS Indian Subcontinent | 112.48 | 26.4 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Norway AXA Framlington Biotech | 6.36 | 25.4 | 8.8 | -2.6 |
| Cler Med Managed Overseas Bond | 213.20 | 25.1 | 39.7 | 47.5 |
| Cler Med Overseas Bond | 138.40 | 23.4 | 28.4 | 33.9 |
| AXA Framlington Japan Smaller Companies | 186.60 | 22.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Phoenix Worldwide Bond S2 | 287.80 | 22.7 | 35.1 | 40.7 |
| AXA Invesco Perpetual Japan | 226.80 | 22.0 | n/a | n/a |
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Millions to pull out of with-profits 30 June 2009
More than one million investors intend to stop investing in with-profits policies because they are unhappy with their performance, finds Managing Partners Limited (MPL).
- FSA extends short-selling ban 29 June 2009
- Heritage Capital Invest launch UK Property Collective Investments 23 June 2009
- Sterling investors take reality check as economic data disappoints 19 June 2009
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Investing in Australia 1 July 2009
Michael Wilson discovers that the resource-rich Australian economy is well placed to benefit from the development of its Asian neighbours.
- Time for a sound investment? 23 June 2009
- Look to the continent for income 17 June 2009
- Can China beat the bears? 9 June 2009
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Going for growth 11 June 2009
Nick Sudbury looks at how investors can participate in the growing range of alternative markets for small-cap growth shares
- Alternative trading strategies 9 June 2009
- Your guide to investing in forestry 1 May 2009
- A real store of value 24 April 2009