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In difficult market conditions, many investors turn to gold as psychologically it is perceived as ‘safe'.

In the Specialist sector, eye-popping gains in commodities have not benefited retail investors as much as expected. Perhaps better returns lie further off the bandwagon-beaten track

Quantitative risk management controls and those funds that run a deep value philosophy were especially badly hit over 12 months to 31 March

A new cycle is emerging in technology and with it comes the opportunity for further growth and outperformance. Removed from the epicentre of the global credit crisis, the tech sector looks well positioned

Manager's wealth of EM experience has put £104m Jupiter China ahead of its peers

Despite the end of the recession approaching it will take some time to re-establish stability in the commercial property sector, so alternatives might be a better bet

Newly-appointed manager reduces banks exposure to turn around performance on New Star Sterling Bond vehicle

What sets investment trusts apart from their open-ended peers?

The current economic recovery could just be a pattern that will repeat itself for some time. A plan to escape the malaise is needed

The Waxman-Markey bill, passed at the end of last month, sets out the basis for a new negotiating stance and will boost prospects for reaching an agreement in Copenhagen in December, without having to wait for US approval