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Train: How I outperformed FTSE All Share during 2011

Investment Week | 30 Jan 2012

Lindsell Train founder Nick Train has revealed hefty positions in some of the more defensive stocks in the FTSE 100 helped him outperform the market substantially last year.

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Why indexing works for emerging markets

Jeff Molitor, Vanguard’s Europe chief investment officer, challenges the conventional wisdom that investors seeking outperformance in emerging markets are better off with actively managed portfolios.

Investment Week | 27 Jan 2012

Stock market

Broker downgrades knock FTSE 100 off six-month high

A brace of broker downgrades released today has knocked London’s leading share index off its six-month high.

Investment Week | 24 Jan 2012

OTHER FTSE ARTICLES

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Is ethical investing on the increase?

Although SRI has split the industry for some time, demand for ethical products is on the rise. Charlotte Richards discovers why.

Investment Week | 23 Jan 2012

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Bennett: How I revamped Henderson Euro Focus

Henderson’s John Bennett has overhauled the Henderson European Focus trust, introducing more risk into the portfolio through active bets against the benchmark.

Investment Week | 23 Jan 2012

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The Big Question: Which global market will be the dark horse of 2012?

With volatility set to dominate again this year, experts predict which sector or geographical region will surprise on the upside.

Investment Week | 13 Jan 2012

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How the FTSE fared in a year of two halves

London’s leading index has been impacted by both ‘black swan’ events and heightened volatility over the past 12 months.

Investment Week | 19 Dec 2011

The FTSE’s best and worst stocks in 2011

UK equity managers who were overweight defensives at the start of the year – or earlier – had to be patient at first, but were rewarded at the start of July when cyclicals fell firmly out of favour.

Investment Week | 19 Dec 2011

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FTSE extends losses as gold price slips again

The FTSE 100 was trading 1.8% lower at 3pm as US markets slipped at the open following a poor Italian debt auction and signs of division re-emerging among eurozone leaders.

Investment Week | 14 Dec 2011

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Black day for markets as Europe fears resurface

The UK's leading share index shed almost 100 points on Monday, with shares across Europe and the US also plunging, as investors fretted over the outlook for Europe once again.

Investment Week | 12 Dec 2011

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FTSE bounces back after lengthy losing streak

European markets have opened the week in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 rebounding from a period of extended losses.

Investment Week | 28 Nov 2011

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Thomas Cook shares plummet 70%

Thomas Cook’s share price has nosedived in early trading, with its value more than halving, after the group said it had been forced to open talks with banks to shore up its finances.

Investment Week | 22 Nov 2011

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Ignis’ Holden sells out of financials and cuts holdings in UK Focus fund overhaul

Mark Holden has revamped the Ignis UK Focus fund since taking over last month by cutting all financials exposure, reducing the number of holdings and increasing cash.

Investment Week | 14 Nov 2011

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Call for FTSE entry rule shake-up to protect UK equity investors

Industry figures have urged the authorities to make it tougher for companies to list in the UK, as the FTSE launches a consultation on entry rules.

Investment Week | 14 Nov 2011

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Indexing evolution

Tony Raw, managing director, global sales at FTSE, talks to Clare Dickinson about how the indexing business has developed.

Investment Week | 07 Nov 2011

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FDR, Reagan, Clinton or Obama: When were markets strongest?

Three years into Barack Obama's term as US president, how do equity market returns under this administration compare with those seen under previous leaders?

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Treasury calls for FATCA exemptions on eve of new proposals

HM Treasury is pressuring the US government for a ‘carve out’ on FATCA for low risk institutions, ahead of a draft paper due this week.

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Is now the time to snap up Greek debt?

London-based investment manager Exotix - the emerging and frontier markets specialist - is urging clients to buy into Greek debt and the country's stock market before it reaches a deal with creditors.

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Fund Manager Focus: OMAM's Stewart Cowley

Old Mutual Asset Managers’ Stewart Cowley has run the group’s £568m Global Strategic Bond fund since joining the company from Newton Investment Management in June 2009.

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Train: How I outperformed FTSE All Share during 2011

Lindsell Train founder Nick Train has revealed hefty positions in some of the more defensive stocks in the FTSE 100 helped him outperform the market substantially last year.

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Northern Investment Summit

08 Feb 2012 - 08 Feb 2012

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09 Feb 2012 - 09 Feb 2012

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09 Feb 2012 - 09 Feb 2012

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