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Woodford trust named on list of highest yielders
By Pascal Dowling 13-Nov-2012 01:30 PM
Edinburgh Investment Trust is among 20 closed-ended funds that pay a dividend of more than 4 per cent.
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Top-rated funds: Absolute Return
By Pascal Dowling 12-Nov-2012 12:45 PM
As part of a new series, FE Trustnet reveals the best funds in each sector based on a combination of powerful performance, risk and manager ratings from FE.
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Four funds for a bull market
By Pascal Dowling 08-Nov-2012 10:45 AM
FE Trustnet highlights the portfolios that have proved their ability to deliver superior returns when equities have rallied.
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KIIDs add to IFAs’ confusion
By Pascal Dowling 06-Nov-2012 03:00 PM
The documents were supposed to simplify the investment process but many advisers think they have simply increased bureaucracy and paperwork.
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Investment trust swaps: Property
By Pascal Dowling 06-Nov-2012 11:00 AM
One investment trust has outperformed every fund in the IMA Property sector over five years while delivering a meaty yield and keeping risk well below that of a FTSE 100 tracker.
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New managers breathe life into struggling SJP fund
By Pascal Dowling 05-Nov-2012 06:15 PM
The team behind the £1.2bn Majedie UK Equity portfolio is helping to transform the fortunes of a chronic underperformer.
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Psigma bears switch to positive outlook
By Pascal Dowling 05-Nov-2012 12:00 PM
Long-term pessimists at the group are finally beginning to feel more bullish thanks to three key signs of recovery.
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Caledonia trust could see discount halved
By Pascal Dowling 02-Nov-2012 01:00 PM
The £1.1bn trust has been a chronic underperformer in recent years, but a change of tack could soon bring rewards.
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Investment barometer: UK investors look abroad for returns
By Pascal Dowling 31-Aug-2012 03:00 PM
Amid growing concern over booming demand for equity income stocks in the UK, some investors are starting to look further afield for their returns.
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The week in quotes: Expert investors prepare for the worst
By Pascal Dowling 24-Aug-2012 04:30 PM
After a mellow summer, industry professionals are getting ready for a seasonal shift towards more unsettled conditions for equity markets.
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Sullivan: QE3 would only induce “sugar rush”
By Pascal Dowling 24-Aug-2012 01:00 PM
The impact of a cash injection from the Federal Reserve would be muted by the high expectations it must meet, and the effects would be unlikely to last, according to the Miton manager.
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Why your asset-allocation model could be back-to-front
By Pascal Dowling 24-Aug-2012 11:30 AM
If the Fed decides next week not to implement another round of QE it could turn the tables on investors, with emerging markets in the doldrums and UK, European and US equities once again leading the charge.
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QE3 could de-rail global recovery, says McDonald
By Pascal Dowling 24-Aug-2012 08:00 AM
Hopes that the Federal Reserve will announce more quantitative easing next week are misplaced and the US and everyone else will benefit more from a stronger dollar, according to the Cazenove manager.
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Five investment mistakes and how to avoid them
By Pascal Dowling 21-Aug-2012 01:45 PM
Five industry professionals tell FE Trustnet some of the typical errors made by inexperienced investors.
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Equities the only option for long-term investors, says Potter
By Pascal Dowling 21-Aug-2012 08:00 AM
The Thames River manager thinks the fact markets have performed so well on the back of so little good news bodes well for the days when Europe finally puts its house in order.
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Five funds for an uncertain outlook
By Pascal Dowling 20-Aug-2012 02:30 PM
With few investors convinced the recent surge in equity markets can sustain itself for much longer, a panel of experts recommend funds that will help to weather any coming storm.
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How to give your child a financial kick-start after uni
By Pascal Dowling 16-Aug-2012 08:00 AM
For sixth-formers coming home today with a healthy set of A-level results the anxious wait is over, but for their parents a whole new set of worries awaits.
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How to tap into the Japanese revival
By Pascal Dowling 15-Aug-2012 06:00 PM
FE Trustnet group editor Pascal Dowling examines the options for investors keen to take a punt on the highly tipped market.
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Top fund groups for each asset class
By Pascal Dowling 15-Aug-2012 08:00 AM
Analysts at FE have put together a shortlist of the best fund houses in each asset class, based on FE Crown Fund Ratings.
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How to make better-informed investment decisions
By Pascal Dowling 13-Aug-2012 02:15 PM
Today sees the launch of a new version of Fundswire on FE Trustnet, a system that lets you track the funds that matter the most to you. FE group editor Pascal Dowling explains how it works…
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Why smart investors should buy British
By Pascal Dowling 05-Aug-2012 10:30 AM
MAM’s Gervais Williams thinks the China story has become dogma, leading many to ignore far more attractive growth opportunities on their doorstep.
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A new way to read FE Trustnet
By Pascal Dowling 02-Jun-2012 01:00 PM
We'd like your opinion on plans for a new magazine from the editorial team behind FE Trustnet...
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SIPPs: What to do if you’re approaching retirement
By Pascal Dowling 20-May-2012 10:30 AM
IFAs say that it makes sense to sit tight and remain invested at the moment, despite the extreme volatility.
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SIPPs: Managing your own money in middle-age
By Pascal Dowling 06-May-2012 10:30 AM
Low returns from fixed income products and the rising cost of living mean pensioners can no longer shield themselves from risk if they want to live out their retirement comfortably.
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SIPPs: Taking your first steps
By Pascal Dowling 29-Apr-2012 11:00 AM
FE Trustnet looks at the products from the perspective of somebody who doesn't yet have a pension, at the start of their journey towards retirement.
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Take control of your retirement before the Government does
By Pascal Dowling 22-Apr-2012 10:30 AM
Plans to force those who are not already enrolled in a company pension into a new national scheme mean you could end up with a portfolio of investments that isn’t fit for purpose.
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Why the pensions industry can’t carry on this way
By Pascal Dowling 18-Apr-2012 06:00 PM
The argument that people need to save for tomorrow doesn’t hold weight in a country where many find it difficult to make ends meet today, writes FE Trustnet’s group editor Pascal Dowling.
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Investec: The IFAs' view
By Pascal Dowling 06-Apr-2012 10:30 AM
FE Trustnet asks a selection of industry experts their opinion on this week’s fund house under the spotlight.
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Infrastructure trusts optimistic of post-Budget surge
By Pascal Dowling 27-Mar-2012 05:00 PM
The investment trust sector was one of the few beneficiaries of the policies announced by the chancellor last week.
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Profile: St James’s Place
By Pascal Dowling 18-Mar-2012 08:00 AM
FE Trustnet talks to senior figures at the firm about its approach to selecting fund managers.
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Portfolio construction: Dampier’s funds for an aggressive investor
By Pascal Dowling 10-Mar-2012 02:00 PM
In the final part of our series, FE Trustnet asks Hargreaves Lansdown's Mark Dampier to name the funds he thinks are a hot prospect for investors willing to take on risk.
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