How multi-asset funds use investment trusts
What makes my job at FundCalibre so interesting is that we meet many different fund managers who run...
Brooks Macdonald Defensive Capital
Making money from falling share prices
We had become used to near-zero interest rates for many years, but there’s a strong sense that this...
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Absolute return is one way to go in the current market no man’s land
This article first appeared on portfolio-adviser.com on 11th May 2023 “Volatility is the price of...
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Brooks Macdonald Defensive Capital: update from the manager, May 2023
May 2023 | Sam Slator interviews Dr. Niall O’Connor, manager of Brooks Macdonald Defensive Capital....
Which were the most unpopular sectors this year?
Fund sectors will go in and out of favour due to a whole host of reasons. It could be due to...
Inflation is now ‘deeply entrenched’ in the UK economy
When we last spoke to Dr. Niall O’Connor, manager of Brooks Macdonald Defensive Capital, in November...
A beginner’s guide to corporate bond markets
I’m just going to say it: bonds are boring, stock markets are exciting. Why? Because stocks are...
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From dirty word to saving grace?
This article first appeared on Octomembers.com on 23 May 2022 It feels as though concerns about the...
Why a good investment is like picking the right squad
It’s one of the biggest events on the football calendar. The Champion’s League final takes place on...
How responsible are your investments?
Over the past few years, investors have started to focus not just on investment returns, but on how...
Five things keeping investors awake at night
Why is it that problems always seem worse at night? As soon as the lights go out, and there are no...
Why should investors consider absolute return funds?
Targeted absolute return funds may appear to be the perfect investments. Their aim is to make you...
Different types of inflation explained
How much??? Whether it’s the price of fuel at the petrol station, a new pair of trainers, or the...
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Combatting the dash to cash
2022 hasn’t had the best of starts for investors. China, Japan and emerging markets – which...
Remaining defensive and finding safe yields
Dr. Niall O’Connor, manager of Brooks Macdonald Defensive Capital, joins us this week to give his...