Specialist Investment
The impact of the new VCT rules
As is well known, one of the most attractive qualities of venture capital trusts (VCTs) is their ability to pay tax-free dividends.
AIM: The space for 'entrepreneurial and energetic' companies
Market's reputation is being rebuilt
Five 'safe pair of hands' funds to watch
From Canaccord Genuity
How to take advantage of the electric vehicle revolution
Nicolas Ziegelasch, head of equity research at Killik & Co, explains how investors can take advantage of the growing popularity of electric cars.
Gravis's Argent: Infrastructure sector has had a 'perfect storm'
Nationalisation debate a key issue
The climate change revolution: Two investor misconceptions
The popularity of the climate and environment space has grown exponentially in recent years, with investors increasingly recognising the multiple drivers supporting this long-term megatrend.
Cryptocurrencies: A curse or a blessing?
Speculative asset bubbles have been reported since Roman times. They doubtless go even further back, because they stem from an intrinsic flaw in human nature: we like to think that we are onto a winner - and when we are, we do not like to consider that...
Healthcare robotics: Reasons why this sector will be 'explosive'
The disruptive industries of robotics, automation and artificial intelligence have come to the fore over recent years, with headlines commonplace, including driverless cars reducing road accidents, intelligent fridges doing your shopping and robots increasing...
An electric age: Oil, EVs and the cobalt conundrum
How will it affect the oil price?
AIC reveals Specialist sectors offering highest yield levels
Leasing trusts come up top
Will cross-border M&A pick-up on Trump's promise of relaxed regulation?
As equity valuations appear ever more stretched, and with rate rises in the US imminent and geopolitical concerns increasingly in focus, one hedge fund strategy in particular stands out as compelling.
Why the outlook for commercial property remains healthy
As we approach Q4 2017, we believe commercial real estate should continue to see healthy operating fundamentals in most global markets amid solid economic growth, steady job creation, reasonable new supply levels, and monetary conditions that are likely...
Are convertible bonds the investment utopia?
An investment opportunity with unlimited upside potential, but with limited downside risk?
Finalists revealed for Specialist Investment Awards 2017
Ceremony will take place on 20 October
Gallery: Top ten most expensive classic cars
Ranging from £8m to £29m
Taking advantage of a potential 'multi-year tailwind' for real assets
Many investors have come to rely on asset allocations modelled on the old economic order: decades of globalisation, falling inflation, slowing economic growth and declining interest rates.
'Silver economy': The sectors to benefit from an ageing population
Ageing population globally
'The alpha of today is the (smart) beta of tomorrow'
Improvements in AI are pushing the boundaries
Why infrastructure funds are positioned to benefit from fiscal stimulus
Proposed fiscal stimulus from Trump
How China is rivalling Silicon Valley for tech innovation
Targeting a younger demographic
How the VCT sector is maturing
On the radar of small-cap fund managers
Why are utilities misunderstood by investors?
Proxy for index-linked bonds
Davy AM's Kennedy: Why media is the ideal 'Trump trade'
Brian Kennedy, ethical fund manager at Davy Asset Management, explains why investors should consider media companies as a way to benefit from the tenure of US President Donald Trump.
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