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Focusing on Japan’s long-term winners amid market volatility
Nicholas Price, Manager of Fidelity Japan Trust, discusses his views on recent market dynamics and outlines why he remains focused on seeking out long-term winners in exciting areas such as factory automation, digitalisation and the energy transition.
Why I remain confident on delivering attractive returns in the UK
Portfolio manager Alex Wright provides an update on Fidelity Special Values investment trust and reviews the current landscape for UK equity investors.
Is the tide turning for female fund managers?
Data shows that 26% of companies with named managers have at least one female at the helm - Faith Glasgow explores how much further there is to go.
How do you solve a problem like inflation?
Investment company managers reveal their inflation-busting strategies, expectations and outlook for price levels.
30 “ISA millionaire” investment companies show the power of long-term investing
Tech focused companies lead the pack despite recent travails - HgCapital top performer with a return of £2,062,931.
AIC welcomes publication of FTSE women leaders report
Investment trusts dominate top ten FTSE 250 performers.
Keeping it real
Can property and infrastructure protect portfolios from inflation?
36 Investment companies with inflation-busting income and growth
AIC research reveals companies which have grown both dividends and share price by more than the CPI over the past five years.
Why access private companies through investment trusts?
Hannah Smith explores how investment companies could be the perfect gateway to access unquoted companies.
Alternative assets could boost retirement income without increasing risk, according to PPI report
Both higher and lower earners could benefit.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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Three reasons why China could roar in the year of the tiger
A wave of policy tightening and stringent regulation targeting sectors from property to technology rocked global investment sentiment towards China in 2021. After a challenging period for Chinese investors, Dale Nicholls, portfolio manager of Fidelity China Special Situations, outlines his reasons as to why he believes China might roar back in the year of the tiger.
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QD view – What goes down must come up?
Newly enlarged Henderson High Income beats benchmark over 2023
BlackRock Sustainable American Income Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
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