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Spotlight – February 2019
7 February 2019
What’s going on with VCTs? We look at how the sector is adapting to recent rule changes and Brexit. Also in Spotlight this month, will Chinese equities have a good Year of the Pig, or just a pig of a year?
Discounts and premiums
28 September 2018
David Prosser examines whether they’re perhaps more of a blessing than a curse.
A steady hand
21 September 2018
With emerging markets entering bear territory, David Prosser explains why no action might be the best action for investors.
Could the US be due a reappraisal?
20 September 2018
Scottish Investment Trust manager, Alasdair McKinnon, reflects on his recent trip.
Structurally secure
14 September 2018
Three prospective launches demonstrate the advantages of the closed-ended structure.
Spotlight – September 2018
11 September 2018
What’s next for technology?
Time to consider VCTs?
7 September 2018
New research shows half of all high-net-worth individuals have never heard of VCTs. David Prosser discusses why advisers might be missing an opportunity.
Stay-rich trusts, not get-rich trusts
31 August 2018
With the US market recording its longest bull run in history, David Prosser looks at what investment companies with capital preservation strategies could offer.
Scottish American: seeking an income that keeps on track
30 August 2018
Join Toby Ross and James Dow, Scottish American’s joint managers, on their travels as they seek out the companies from across the globe that they believe can deliver a dependable and growing income along with capital growth.
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Fund: manager update
29 August 2018
Milena Mileva and Iain McCombie, co-managers of the Baillie Gifford UK Growth Fund, give an overview of the company following the board’s decision to move the mandate to Baillie Gifford
Scottish Investment Trust contrarian insights: UK food retail
28 August 2018
Manager Alasdair McKinnon gives his contrarian perspective on the UK’s food retail industry, an area of the market he believes offers attractive investment opportunities.
City of London: webinar
24 August 2018
City of London fund manager Job Curtis tackles investor questions with financial journalist Cherry Reynard. He addresses concerns around a so-called ‘hard Brexit’ and possible implications for the company’s portfolio.
What could possibly be wrong with performance-related fees?
24 August 2018
David Prosser weighs up the pros and cons of rewarding funds based on performance.
