SUMMARY. A variety of indicators suggest that you should be taking profits in some areas, and re-balancing towards others where there is obviously more value, or outstanding long term growth…
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Last month we highlighted that small caps had been a bit sluggish since May compared to FTSE 100 index. Well in the supposedly quiet month of August smaller companies fairly…
SUMMARY. It has been a very positive month for stock markets, both in the UK and globally. In the short term the UK market might go a touch further, perhaps…
SUMMARY. On the 40th anniversary of the marvelous M&G Recovery fund it is a good time to review the idea of long term investing. The good news is that the…
SUMMARY. A debate is raging as to whether the weight of government debt will eventually sink the UK economy. So far the markets support those that believe a new, albeit…
SUMMARY. Risk appetites have returned, stock markets around the globe are recovering strongly. But what is driving this bounce? And is it sustainable? In a conversation with the FT in…
Perk for the rich to be withdrawn? Over the years we have always been loath to scaremonger ahead of Budgets. But on this occasion we feel we ought to draw…
SUMMARY. Last month we were inclined to be positive, and newsflow and market moves since have justified this. But we cannot afford to be complacent. Last month we were inclined…
The end of the tax year s just ahead. If you intend to make ISA or pension contributions, please don’t leave it until the last minute. We can send most forms…
SUMMARY. The point of maximum panic was endured in the Autumn, now there are signs that the low point for the stock market is close by, and there are also…
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