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If you buy the 30-year inflation protected gilt today and hold it to maturity you are guaranteed to lose 24% of your real capital. Where should you put your money instead?

The FTSE ET 100 returned 5% versus the MSCI All Countries World index, which advanced 3.3%, in 2015 rounding off what was a successful year for environment markets.

Changing demographics in developed nations, a growing demand for both digital and physical infrastructure, and renewed interest in good corporate behaviour are set to rule 2016 and beyond.

2016 could turn out to be an interesting year for equities but investors will need patience, commitment and steady nerves in large doses, according to Charles L. Heenan, investment director at Kennox.

Investing in tech start-ups is one of the most exciting investment opportunity sets available at present. But the mesmerising potential investment rewards require a combination of many highly specialist skills, says Alexander Selegenev, executive director...

David Saunders, founding managing director of K2 Advisors, Franklin Templeton, explains how an allocation to hedged strategies can help investors outperform.

Recognise boutiques and passive investing

'Fear and greed' are two powerful drivers of stock markets, if the old Wall Street adage is to be believed. But how relevant is this saying in today's sophisticated financial world?

Focus on high quality companies

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