Will interest rates ever rise again?
My first ever mortgage was variable, but ‘capped’ at 5.75%. Yes, 5.75%. When I took it out in 1999,...
Man GLG High Yield Opportunities
A guide to fixed interest investments
I can think of a whole list of things that are boring and mundane… but that are also good for us....
Half time outlook for 2021
2021 has been a bit of a mixed bag so far for investments. In equity markets, the US has once again...
Inflation: will it stay, or will it go?
Inflation is the buzzword in markets at the moment. Prices have risen 5% year-on-year in the US and...
Five ways bond investors can protect against inflation
“Bond investors are the vampires of the investment world. They love decay, recession — anything that...
How to inflation-proof your ISA portfolio
For the past 12 months, COVID-19 has been the biggest worry for investors. But last month that...
Why bond yields are rising, and why it matters
Bonds have not had a good start to 2021. The average UK Gilt fund is down 7% and every other bond...
Seven ISA ideas for income investors
2020 was not a great year for income investors. Not only did it become clear that interest rates...
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...
How have bond funds performed in 2020?
Believe it or not, it’s now six months since investors experienced the fastest plunge into a bear...
Five funds to watch in 2020
Following our annual investment committee meeting, FundCalibre has awarded five new funds an Elite...