UK equities

Global Equity Income manager reaches first anniversary at helm with expected yield of 4.19%

Over the next few years we should see a sustained period of moderate global economic growth, albeit more subdued than previous economic recoveries.

Commentators get hooked on equity market index levels.

Let us enjoy the equity sweet spot for now. Interest rates are likely to remain low for some time as the recovery remains fragile.

If lots of people are asking ‘Why bother with UK equities?' then history says that now is the time to invest

Trends in the UK equity market can determine how to construct a portfolio with the best yield

It is that time of year when we all seemed to spend a lot of time predicting - or more likely - guessing what are going to be the top-performing asset classes during the year next 10 years.

As a result of the credit crunch, the UK and other parts of the world are facing major structural changes. UK economic recovery will be muted and two-thirds of earnings will come from overseas. So which sectors will perform the best in 2010?

Industry veteran believes the case for equity income will return in line with dividends this year

Threadneedle has hired Barings' James Thorne to its UK smaller companies team as part of a trio of new additions to boost its UK equities division.