FundCalibre in the press
FundCalibre is regularly asked by the press to give opinions on various topics and sectors. Below is just a selection of recent topics our directors have been quoted on in the national papers, trade magazines and on investment sites.
October 2019
- Good Money Week: Will ethical investing ever go mainstream? – Independent, 5 Oct 2019
- Best in Class: Pictet Global Environmental Opportunities – FT Adviser, 3 Oct 2019
September 2019
- Head-to-head: Miton versus Schroders – Fund Selector Asia, 20 Sept 2019
- Best in Class: Baillie Gifford Japanese – FT Adviser, 17 Sept 2019
- The Brexit opportunity in the UK plc – Portfolio Adviser, 17 Sept 2019
- Fashion is band on trend for profits, say investment expects who believe… – Daily Mail, 14 Sept 2019
- Best in Class: Artemis Income – FT Adviser, 3 Sept 2019
August 2019
- Best in Class: Fidelity Asia Pacific Opportunities – FT Adviser, 29 Aug 2019
- Bonds are the choice when rates are falling – The Times, 18 Aug 2019
- With US-China trade wars raging and the prospect of a No Deal Brexit… – Mail on Sunday, 10 Aug 2019
- Best in Class: Schroder Recovery – FT Adviser, 6 Aug 2019
- What should investors be hoping for from Asia? – Professional Adviser, 1 Aug 2019
July 2019
- Best in Class: BMO Global Smaller Companies – FT Adviser, 23 Jul 2019
- Join the technology revolution but beware of the risks involved – The Yorkshire Post, 13 Jul 2019
- Best in Class: Hermes US SMID Equity – FT Adviser, 9 Jul 2019
- Active on the agenda for corporate bonds amid ‘BBB’ uncertainty – Trustnet, 1 Jul 2019
June 2019
- How to spot the hidden gem investment funds – The Times, 29 Jun 2019
- Best in Class: Royal London Corporate Bond – FT Adviser, 25 Jun 2019
- Grow your wealth by investing in emerging markets – Investors Chronicle, 20 Jun 2019
- Woodford suspension: alternative funds for investors – Your Money, 12 Jun 2019
- Best in Class: Montanaro UK Income – FT Adviser, 11 Jun 2019
- Do you need more than one absolute return fund to meet your goals? – Trustnet, 3 Jun 2019
May 2019
- Could the European election results help or harm your wealth? – This is Money, 30 May 2019
- Best in Class: TwentyFour Absolute Return Credit – FT Adviser, 28 May 2019
- How to spot golden shots: From robots, to clean energy and electric cars – Daily Mail, 21 May 2019
- Best in Class: JOHCM Global Opportunities – FT Adviser, 14 May 2019
- Solving the China problem – Professional Adviser, 9 May 2019
- Five reasons UK homes have become a better investment – The Times, 4 May 2019
April 2019
- Best in Class: Fidelity Global Dividend – FT Adviser, 30 Apr 2019
- Why investors should not ignore the benefits of high yield bond funds – Your Money, 23 Apr 2019
- Best in Class: M&G Strategic Corporate Bond – FT Adviser, 16 Apr 2019
- Spring-clean your finances: savings, investments and pensions – The Times, 13 Apr 2019
- Best in Class: Jupiter Distribution – FT Adviser, 2 Apr 2019
- Br£xit-proof your finances – The Metro, 2 Apr 2019
March 2019
- Paying a high exit fee could return 220pc – Sunday Telegraph, 31 Mar 2019
- Best in Class: Waverton European Capital Growth – FT Adivser, 19 Mar 2019
- Four special situation funds to exploit Brexit discounts – Portfolio Adviser, 12 Mar 2019
- Best in Class: Liontrust Monthly Income Bond – FT Adviser, 5 Mar 2019
- Property investing – caveat emptor – Money Marketing, 5 Mar 2019
- Invest in private companies for high risks and high rewards – The Times, 2 Mar 2019
February 2019
- Best in Class: LF Seneca Diversified Income – FT Adviser, 19 Feb 2019
- UK funds to recommend as Brexit beckons – FT Adviser, 12 Feb 2019
- How to manage your Sipp – Investors Chronicle, 7 Feb 2019
- Despite 2018’s woes, could the year of the pig be a sign of good fortune for Chinese equities? – City AM, 5 Feb 2019
- Best in Class: Schroder Asian Alpha Plus – FT Adviser, 5 Feb 2019
- Electric cars, AI and even Fortnite can revolutionise your portfolio – This is Money, 2 Feb 2019
January 2019
- Best in Class: Janus Henderson UK Absolute Return – FT Adviser, 22 Jan 2019
- Ian Cowie: Ignore the cold and take a dip — dividends will keep you warm – The Times, 13 Jan 2019
- Five investment funds to kick off 2019 – What Investment, 9 Jan 2019
- Best in Class: Marlborough Special Situations – FT Adviser, 8 Jan 2019
- From growth to value? – Professional Paraplanner, Jan 2019
December 2018
- Best in Class: AXA Framlington Japan – FT Adviser, 11 Dec 2018
- Why we have been participating in investment trust placings – FT Adviser, 3 Dec 2018
- And relax. .. If skittish markets are making you nervous, try a bond – The Times, 2 Dec 2018
- ‘Tis the season to be spending – What Investment, Dec 2018
November 2018
- The Santa Rally is real: Investors banking on a December stock market run are usually right, but will they get one this year? – This is Money, 30 Nov 2018
- Best in Class: Jupiter Strategic Bond – FT Adviser, 28 Nov 2018
- Best in Class: Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders – FT Adviser, 13 Nov 2018
- Three funds for investors worried about the US mid-terms – Trustnet, 5 Nov 2018
- Get more value out of your investments with a change of approach – The Times, 3 Nov 2018
October 2018
- Best in Class: Jupiter Absolute Return – FT Adviser, 30 Oct 2018
- Move over, Amazon – it’s time to shop around in China – Moneywise, 30 Oct 2018
- Best in Class: Guinness Asian Equity Income – FT Adviser, 16 Oct 2018
- Best in Class: Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust – FT Adviser, 2 Oct 2018
- Multiple Assets – Professional Paraplanner, Oct 2018
September 2018
- Best in Class: Investec UK Special Situations – FT Adviser, 18 Sept 2018
- Child Trust Fund account: Uncover the £1.5bn treasure trove – The Times, 15 Sept 2018
- Best in Class: Schroder European Alpha Income – FT Adviser, 4 Sept 2018
- Is the US a good story? – Professional Paraplanner, Sept 2018
August 2018
- Darius McDermott: Time to reconsider India? – Portfolio Adviser, 24 Aug 2018
- Best in Class: Premier Pan European Property – FT Adviser, 21 Aug 2018
- Best in Class: Artemis Monthly Distribution – FT Adviser, 7 Aug 2018
- How to make your child a pension millionaire by age 43… but you’ll need to invest £240 a month until they hit 18 – This is Money, 3 Aug 2018
- Three funds that could benefit from a rate rise – YourMoney, 2 Aug 2018
July 2018
- Five funds to tap into the ‘world’s best consumer story’ – Trustnet, 25 Jul 2018
- Best in Class: BlackRock European Dynamic – FT Adviser, 24 Jul 2018
- Best in Class: Baillie Gifford Strategic Bond – FT Adviser, 10 Jul 2018
- Investment Trusts: Three to watch – What Investment, Jul 2018
June 2018
- How have UK smaller-caps outperformed post-referendum? – Trustnet, 25 June 2018
- The secret to achieving consistent income – Portfolio Adviser, 13 June 2018
- Darius McDermott: Three modern day investment myths debunked – Professional Adviser, 5 June 2018
- Ian Cowie: To find the tastiest treats, you have to look a little further afield than M&S – Sunday Times, 3 June 2018
May 2018
- Best in Class: Aberdeen Emerging Markets Bond – FT Adviser, 29 May 2018
- Three funds set to benefit from a stronger dollar – Trustnet, 24 May 2018
- Chris St John scrutinised as he takes on larger fund – Portfolio Adviser, 14 May 2018
- How to make the most of the UK’s generous dividends – Your Money, 11 May 2018
- How should investor prepare for a late-cycle environment? – Trustnet, 14 May 2018
April 2018
- Make volatility work for you – Investment Week, 26 April 2018
- Investment trust tips for all ages using Isas and pensions – Money Observer, 24 April 2018
- The funds to choose for volatility – Portfolio Adviser, 13 April 2018
- Five hidden gems to snap up this ISA season – Your Money, 4 April 2018
March 2018
- One year on from Article 50: What do UK managers think? – Mindful Money, 28 March 2018
- Stock market 2018: UK among best investment spots in the world – Express, 21 March 2018
- Will 2018 be Japan’s time to shine? – Portfolio Adviser, 16 March 2018
- Make the most of your ISA to grow your money – Moneywise, 6 March 2018
February 2018
- How the biggest investment themes have changed over the past decade – Moneywise, 20 February 2018
- There are winners and losers as the pound strengthens – The Times, 17 February 2018
- Inflation? Not as I know it… – Portfolio Adviser, 16 February 2018
- Five open-ended funds that are hidden gems for investors in 2018 – What Investment, 9 February 2018
- China crisis? Is China heading for a hard landing or should investors be more optimistic about its prospects? – Professional Paraplanner, February 2018
January 2018
- Three funds offering investors genuine portfolio diversification – Trustnet, 24 January 2018
- Investments: Is big also beautiful for fund investors? – Sunday Express, 21 January 2018
- Investment Insight: Preparing portfolios for a bubble burst – Money Marketing, 16 January 2018
- Cautious optimism the catchphrase in 2018 – Moneywise, 9 January 2018
- What should you invest in now? Five funds set to prosper – Daily Mail, 2 January 2018
December 2017
- Five funds to consider for aggressive portfolios in 2018 – Trustnet, 29 December 2017
- Three potential game changers in 2018 – Portfolio Adviser, 19 December 2017
- 100-year-old trusts that still make top returns: Golden oldies trump their rivals with up to 70% over three years – Daily Mail, 16 December 2017
- The assets to dominate 2018 – Portfolio Adviser, 6 December 2017
November 2017
- Why Japan may have further to go – Every Investor, 29 November 2017
- Funds set to give investors a Budget boost – FT Adviser, 23 November 2017
- Are crowdfunded property schemes as safe as houses? – Sunday Times, 19 November 2017
- Should you invest in Asia’s consumer boom? The funds reaping the rewards of the new middle-class – Daily Mail, 11 November 2017
- How to fix your finances for rising interest rates – Mail on Sunday, 5 November 2017
October 2017
- Will the Japanese stock market stay above the 21000 hurdle? – Mindful Money, 19 October 2017
- Growth vs Value – Every Investor, 10 October 2017
- Fund Focus: Rathbone Ethical Bond fund – Mail on Sunday, 1 October 2017
September 2017
- How to invest £10,000 weekly series – Sunday Times, 24 September 2017
- More bills misery: Bills set to rocket while wages stay flat – Daily Express, 13 September 2017
- Is it time to dump Trump? – Daily Mail, 5 September 2017
- Industry Insider: Ten years since the credit crunch, what have we learnt? – Moneywise, 5 September 2017
August 2017
- Reluctant investor? Here’s where to put your money – Daily Telegraph, 25 August 2017
- Active fund managers: are two heads better than one? – Money Observer, 21 August 2017
- Investment funds for your kids’ financial future – Moneywise, 16 August 2017
- Ethical investments steadily closing the performance gap – Yorkshire Post, 13 August 2017
July 2017
- Don’t let your pension savings dwindle: Five of the best funds to invest in for income in retirement – Daily Mail, 20 July 2017
- Five years of whatever it takes – Professional Adviser, 10 July 2017
- Calling time on the 30 year bond bull market? – Ria Online, 6 July 2017
June 2017
- Look to Japan for cheap valuations and dividend growth – Investors’ Chronicle, 29 June 2017
- One year on from Brexit should you invest in the UK or the EU? – Mindful Money, 20 June 2016
- Tech wobbles but funds could still grow strongly – Investors Chronicle, 15 June 2017
- Eight funds to weather any political storm – The Times, 10 June 2017
- Investors urged to be cautious on UK equities – Your Money, 2 June 2017
May 2017
- Positive political change helping Asia’s comeback – Mindful Money, 24 May 2017
- How to invest for your age – Mail on Sunday, 1 May 2017
April 2017
- How to make the most of a £5,000 windfall – The Times, 22 April 2017
- Consider UK small caps for long-term gains – Every Investor, 20 April 2017
- Educating clients on active funds – Professional Adviser, 11 April 2017
March 2017
- Little-known funds that deserve a place in your ISA – Daily Telegraph, 30 March 2017
- What do the experts do with their Isa allowance? – Daily Mail, 20 March 2017
- Three income options for your pension or ISA this year – Ria Online, 8 March 2017
- Fund selectors dip their toes back into European equities but caution EU foundations remain under ‘serious threat’ – Investment Week, 2 March 2017