UK equities

The old saying "markets like to climb a wall of worry" proved spot on in 2017, writes Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.

'Exodus from UK equities'

From Japanese equities to corporate bonds

Government imposed energy price cap

Backing global leaders

Spent nearly 30 years at Investec W&I

Very similar environment to dotcom bubble

£44bn committed to sector over five years

'Will not consume' all currently used research

Winner of fantasy fund manager competition