November 2017
Strategy
Race ready?
We analyse the outlook for emerging markets and, in particular, the genuine active funds that focus on them…
30 Nov
30 Nov
Strategy
Straight talking...
Bronwyn Curtis OBE, chairman of JPMorgan Asian, tells us why making the tough decisions and addressing the elephant in the room are her forte...
08 Nov
08 Nov
Fund Research
Fidelity China Special Situations
A China-focused, multi-cap portfolio that has generated significant levels of alpha relative to the index...
29 Nov
29 Nov
June 2017
Strategy
Brave new world
We find out how the outlook appears today to you, and ask the top managers in each sector, region and asset class where they see the opportunities in it...
29 Jun
29 Jun
Strategy
Analysis: Asian income versus UK income
Given the numerous risks facing the UK, we analyse whether Asian income trusts can rival their popular peers in the AIC UK Equity Income sector...
16 Jun
16 Jun
Strategy
Finely balanced...
We take a closer look at the Asia Pacific ex Japan sector following a period of improved inflows into the open-ended sector and the recent outperformance of Asian equities...
02 Jun
02 Jun
March 2017
Strategy
Bargain or basket case?
As the reality of Donald Trump's administration settles in, we examine the case for emerging markets exposure...
31 Mar
31 Mar
Strategy
A challenge of perception
Asian Total Return Investment Company chairman David Brief says the trust's total return focus is misunderstood by many investors....
07 Mar
07 Mar
Fund Research
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust
A large, well resourced trust offering very broadly diversified exposure to the world's emerging markets...
31 Mar
31 Mar
November 2016
Strategy
Investment trusts vs OEICs: The definitive guide
We take a look at how investment trusts really stack up against their open-ended fund rivals...
24 Nov
24 Nov
Strategy
Head-to-head: Four trusts that stack up well against their open ended counterparts...
We highlight the trusts that have outperformed their open-ended equivalent in NAV and price terms, have cheaper charges and are trading at wide discounts to their own history...
23 Nov
23 Nov
April 2016
Strategy
Analysts welcome Mercantile results
Analysts at Winterflood Securities think The Mercantile Investment Trust is an attractive alternative for investors seeking smaller companies exposure on its current discount.
26 Apr
26 Apr
Strategy
Fighting spirit
Why investment trusts have been the ultimate recovery play...
25 Apr
25 Apr
February 2016
Strategy
Another look at Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust
The trust currently trades at a wider discount than most other trusts within its sector, despite holding one of the best performance track records across a five year time horizon...
16 Feb
16 Feb
Strategy
Why the China slowdown is good news
Turmoil in the market surrounding China’s slowing economy is creating buying opportunities in the region, according to new research from the Association of Investment Companies.
01 Feb
01 Feb
November 2015
Strategy
A tough call for Asia investors
Fund managers are divided on the outlook as China sees its worse sell off since July
27 Nov
27 Nov
Strategy
Masters of the universe
We use quantitative analysis techniques to highlight five of the best stockpicking managers in the investment companies sector
26 Nov
26 Nov
Strategy
A new destination for income investors
Asia specialist Coupland Cardiff is launching a Japanese investment trust offering a minimum dividend yield of three pence per share.
20 Nov
20 Nov