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...
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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...
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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...
When does spending become a money mistake?
Let’s be honest. Being an adult isn’t always fun. In fact, sometimes it’s just downright hard. And...
Is there a new commodities super-cycle?
Commodities enjoyed a super-cycle during the first decade of the 21st century. Huge demand from...
Are government bonds persona non grata in 2021?
In part two of our Valentine’s Day series, we’re finding out which areas of the markets...
Where six fund managers are finding love in financial markets
To tackle the theme of Valentine’s Day, we’re talking love – and hate – in a...
Four investment bargains for Black Friday
This Friday is “Black Friday” and, while the UK is still in lockdown 2.0 and many high street shops...
Baking up an investment portfolio
I’ve always fancied myself as quite the baker and, if you follow FundCalibre on twitter, you’ve no...