Analysis

Glen Pratt's Melchior UK Opportunities returns triple sector average in first year

The Funds sole aim is capital growth. The Fund predominantly invests in a diversified range of secur...

Co-manager of JPMorgan UK Smaller Companies is unwilling to call end of small- and mid-cap run, pointing to decent valuations and earnings growth

Monetary conditions are tight in the UK and action must be taken to slow inflation, while predictions in the US forecast a sluggish 2007, although economists are optimistic for a soft landing despite sub-prime issues

The unexpected jump in UK inflation has pushed sterling centre stage while cooling measures have failed to dent Beijing's double-digit growth and eastern Europe shifts into being driven by domestic demand

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Principally investing in gold minng shares, Merrill's Gold & General fund boasts metal specialists and geologists on its portfolio team

The Bond aims to provide an investment return on a cash sum by investing in Merchant Investors' inve...

Colin McLean is looking to grow business substantially over the next five years, with £700m under management since launching the group in 1990

Manager uses mix of strategic and tactical investments, focusing on high-conviction stock ideas, on 30-40 holding Gartmore Global Focus portfolio