January 2025
Strategy

A new Jerusalem
Dividend increases and share buybacks are good news for UK equities according to our analysts - who think those dark Satanic mills could deliver world-beating total returns...
22 Jan
22 Jan
2025 Kepler Ratings

Kings of the castle
We reveal the winners of our 2025 investment trust ratings…
08 Jan
08 Jan
Opinion

Avoiding the news in investment trust land isn’t an option right now
Minority shareholders should not be allowed to dictate to the majority...
17 Jan
17 Jan
Trust issues

Trust Issues: investing in UK small-cap equities with BRSC
We discuss opportunities for investors in UK small-caps and how BRSC adds alpha through active management...
09 Jan
09 Jan
December 2024
Strategy

The little trust that could
A plucky performance saw this small cap trust end the year ahead of a strong pack in our annual top picks challenge...
20 Dec
20 Dec
Strategy

Get Rich Slowly: when to fold, raise or go all-in?
Our investment specialist explores the all-important decision of when to press the sell button…
15 Dec
15 Dec
Fund Research

Aberforth Smaller Companies
ASL’s value roll approach has generated alpha, and is available at an attractive discount…
23 Dec
23 Dec
November 2024
Strategy

Risky business
Addressing the concentration conundrum in US equities doesn’t have to mean sacrificing returns…
24 Nov
24 Nov
Strategy

Big wheels keep on turnin’
The US election throws up several investment ideas from the mainstream to the more idiosyncratic...
20 Nov
20 Nov
Strategy

The Asset Allocators: Is America still the land of investment opportunity?
The experts tell us the areas they like and dislike…
17 Nov
17 Nov
Strategy

Divi Up!
Enhanced dividend strategies are growing in popularity, what do they offer investors?
06 Nov
06 Nov
Strategy

Get Rich Slowly: All roads lead to Rome
Making an investment portfolio greater than the sum of its parts…
03 Nov
03 Nov
Jargon buster

Jargon Buster: What is gearing and how does it work?
We break down what gearing is and how it can benefit shareholders…
10 Nov
10 Nov
News

Results analysis: Rockwood Strategic
RKW continues to deliver stellar returns, despite the challenging backdrop for UK small-caps…
19 Nov
19 Nov
September 2024
Strategy

No place like home?
Our analysts debate the benefits and drawbacks of investing in what you know best…
25 Sep
25 Sep
Strategy

Get Rich Slowly: How I invest my money
Our investment specialist discusses his investment portfolio…
14 Sep
14 Sep
Features

Where strength lies in small caps: a BlackRock assessment
The smaller company landscape in the UK is truly diverse, with a breadth of sectors represented. This makes it a fertile hunting ground for active stockpickers investing for long-term growth: it is possible to sidestep sectors that are struggling, and target sectors with stronger growth prospects. However, at the moment, it is possible to be optimistic in most areas within smaller companies...
20 Sep
20 Sep
Features

A golden opportunity
Why the UK small-cap sector looks set to shine…
19 Sep
19 Sep
Features

Why are domestic smaller companies providing refreshed opportunities?
UK smaller companies are often seen as a play on the domestic UK economy, but in reality on the BlackRock Throgmorton Trust (THRG), we always have the choice to invest in more internationally-focused companies if that is where we see investment opportunities. However, at the moment we see the best prospects for long-term capital growth in the domestic market. Why?
13 Sep
13 Sep
Fund Research

JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth & Income
JUGI’s stellar performance and new dividend strategy makes it a compelling UK small-cap option…
18 Sep
18 Sep
Fund Research

Rockwood Strategic
RKW’s high conviction approach has led to sector-leading returns…
18 Sep
18 Sep
Fund Research

Aberforth Geared Value & Income
AGVI could be the highest-conviction play on a UK recovery…
04 Sep
04 Sep
August 2024
Strategy

Dream team
Our analysts review how their fund picks for 2024 have done…
28 Aug
28 Aug
Strategy

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about investment trusts but were too afraid to ask
We answer our readers’ questions about investment trusts…
21 Aug
21 Aug
Blog

Another one bites the dust…
What does the offer for Hargreaves Lansdown mean for the direct-to-consumer investment sector?
16 Aug
16 Aug
Blog

Don’t tell ‘em your name, Pike
Market turmoil throws up opportunities…
10 Aug
10 Aug