The probability of an economic recovery is very good, but the promised pay-off could be disappointing because, in many instances, we are being asked to pay happy prices for happy outcomes.

"I am making £28.50 from every £1 - this scheme has 50,000 people in it."

I found my attention drawn last week to an interview in the Investor's Chronicle with Rathbone's star manager Carl Stick by Leonora Walters.

Skandia's UK Strategic Best Ideas fund has reached an all-time-high net market exposure following the removal of two mandates last month.

Piers Denne of Future Capital Partners says the renewable energy sector offers investors opportunities that do not carry the inherent risk of ‘new' technology.

While there are a number of solar ETFs investing in promising projects globally, investors may be better off opting for a more general clean-energy-based fund strategy, writes Martin Morris.

F&C's Peter Hewitt discusses why investors should start looking more closely at zeros.

Regulation is laying the foundations for funds of ETFs and greater adoption of these products among IFAs, writes Matthew Craig.

Abderdeen's Ed Beal says many investors are focusing on overseas markets thanks to the uncertainty surrounding the UK economy. But are they missing out on opportunities closer to home?

Rensburg manager builds up big overseas bias and stays away from UK consumer to beat benchmark despite market turbulence