Are we about to experience a ‘roaring 20s’?
“The UK economy is poised like a coiled spring”. Those were the words of the Bank of England’s chief...
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One year on from COVID crash, which funds fared best?
On 20th February 2020, the fastest bear market in history began and, in just 20 days the global...
Six managers investing in emerging market bonds
In 2020, emerging market bond funds posted modest returns of around 3% on average*. Not a bad return...
2021: the year to invest in strategic bonds?
2020 turned out to be a decent year for fixed income. While the asset class fell along with equities...
US election: pantomime season begins early
As if 2020 hadn’t thrown enough at us already, the US Presidential election is now in day three and,...
Pockets of value in the bond market
Having experienced a significant bounce back from the falls in March, corporate bonds are not as...
Get Organised: tidying up your finances
Last year was all about ‘sparking joy’ with Marie Kondo. This year is all about ‘organising with...
Six investment funds ‘staying alert’
With the ‘rule of six’ set to be in place for a possible six months in an effort to control a second...
Investing in summer staycations
I don’t know about you, but after four months of spending almost all day, every day, in my house, I...
Ten of the best: managers at the top of their peer groups
Finding the best fund managers is both a science and an art form: you need experience and gut feel...
Is fast food recession-proof?
Before the global lockdown some 15-40% of calories were typically consumed away from home, usually...
Is your portfolio as strong as the Great Wall of China?
I read once that that the secret of the strength and longevity of the Great Wall of China lies in...
2019: an economic and market hangover from hell?
As most of my friends and colleagues will attest, the older you get, the longer it takes you to...
Five funds to help you to navigate markets
Deciding where to invest your money isn’t easy, particularly when you consider the...
Rising rates and higher inflation: how they impact your portfolio
Inflation jumped unexpectedly in August, with the consumer price index rising to 2.7% on the back of...