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Spotlight - May 2020
6 May 2020
In this issue of Spotlight, we consider whether the valuations being offered in emerging markets amount to an attractive long-term opportunity.
Face masks, volunteering and free data for health workers
26 May 2020
How are investment companies helping in the fight against COVID-19?
Spread your bets
22 May 2020
David Prosser explains how alternative investment companies can offer diversification to your portfolio.
Hosting AGMs safely during COVID-19
21 May 2020
AIC responds to the Government’s Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21.
Scottish Mortgage - Why This Crisis Favours Growth Stocks
19 May 2020
Growth stocks have generally fared better than value stocks during the coronavirus pandemic, helping Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust during the worst of the stock market falls. Tom Slater, Co-Manager of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, explains why.
Discovering the equity income gems
18 May 2020
Analysts identify income stars outside the UK and Global sectors.
Monks Investment Trust - Manager Insights - April 2020
18 May 2020
Jon Henry, product specialist, gives an update on The Monks Investment Trust PLC and how the portfolio is positioned in the current climate.
Unquoted uncertainty?
15 May 2020
David Prosser explains how it can pay to update valuations of unlisted holdings during times of market turmoil.
Worldwide Healthcare Trust – Pandemic Video Update
15 May 2020
In this pandemic update, Dr Polischuk discusses the industry's response to the crisis and the outlook for healthcare, as well as touching on the investment company’s recent performance.
SAINTS – Manager Insights – April 2020
15 May 2020
Investment manager Toby Ross gives an update on The Scottish American Investment Company PLC.
US Growth Trust – Manager Insights – May 2020
14 May 2020
Ben James gives an update on the positioning and activity of the Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust portfolio.
Pacific Horizon Investment Trust – Manager Insights – May 2020
13 May 2020
Roderick Snell, investment manager of the Pacific Horizon Investment Trust PLC, gives an update on the portfolio and explains why he believes it’s time to look East.
What is your outlook for the sector?
13 May 2020
Andrew Ness, Templeton Emerging Markets, and Ross Teverson, Jupiter Emerging & Frontier Income, share their outlook for emerging markets.
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