City Whispers: The Hottest Shares in June, with a Surprising Twist In the ever-changing world of investments, Interactive Investor’s list of the most popular shares in June did not disappoint. While the usual suspects like Lloyds Banking Group, Legal & General, Vodafone, and Glencore dominated the rankings, there was one unexpected contender that caught investors’ …
ARGONAUT ABSOLUTE RETURN: A Fund that Excels in Any Market Condition By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 8 July 2023 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 8 July 2023 There are very few investment funds that can compare to the incredible performance of Argonaut Absolute Return. This fund has consistently generated double-digit returns …
Investing vs. Saving: Exploring the Value and Benefits Investing has typically been favored as a lucrative and reliable way to generate income from a nest-egg. With a balanced portfolio of shares and bonds, investors can enjoy a stream of dividend and interest payments, which can be used as income or reinvested to further grow their …
Amid conflicting signals from the sector, a new Future of Defence fund has been launched this week to invest in the armaments and cybersecurity industries. Investing in defence stocks, once considered controversial, is now seen as a way to support democracy in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, despite the global boom in defence …
Thematic investing has been a long-standing strategy in the investment world, but there has been a growing interest in funds that focus on global trends in recent years. Thematic investing involves identifying shifts that are expected to disrupt established markets and industries, such as artificial intelligence or electric vehicles. The rise in sustainable and climate-related …
Segun Lawson, a Nigerian native who was educated in the UK and holds a degree in geology from Imperial College London, has always been intrigued by the lack of large-scale mining projects in Nigeria. Despite the country’s history as a major tin producer and home to several London-listed gold companies, metals mining has declined significantly …
Charles Stanley, a wealth manager, is launching a new one-hour money coaching service priced at £150 including VAT. The service aims to help individuals gain confidence in saving and investing while avoiding common mistakes. Clients can start with a free 15-minute call to discuss their needs, followed by an in-depth video call at the fixed …
Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust, under the management of Zehrid Osmani, has experienced significant success over the past five years, outperforming its global peers with a return of 47%. Osmani’s strategy focuses on identifying key drivers of global economic growth and investing in companies that will benefit from these themes. The trust has a concentrated …
Sanctions-hit Evraz, the steel company supported by the influential Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, is set to hold its annual meeting in the prestigious Berkeley Square. This is a unique and unusual decision considering the company’s ongoing sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which have affected several of its directors, including Abramovich. While the sanctions did …
Wind power has become the leading source of electricity in the UK, accounting for nearly a third of the total energy production. With the construction of more turbines, increased capacity, and reduced costs, wind energy has made significant progress. However, the unpredictability of wind poses challenges. On calm days, there’s not enough wind to generate …