by Val Cipriani, Investors Chronicle, May 15, 2025: Shares in trusts investing in Asian markets jumped earlier this week on the news that the US and China have agreed to a 90-day pause in their tariff war – but much uncertainty remains and investors should expect a rocky ride. China-focused investment trusts have been the […]
James Carthew: Two Japanese trusts that will thrive regardless of Trump’s tariffs Fresh from a recent trip to Japan, our columnist highlights two trusts that have generated attractive returns, even when faced with a lacklustre economy. I recently returned from a great holiday exploring Japan. Of course, you can only get a superficial impression of […]
Linus Uhlig, Investment Week, 13 May 2025: Middlefield Canadian Income trust’s (MCT) proposal for a rollover into an active ETF has drawn questions from sceptical analysts, who have cast doubt on its rationale. Earlier this month, MCT said it intends to propose an option to offer liquidity to shareholders in a first-of-its kind solution for […]
By ROSIE MURRAY-WEST, Mail on Sunday, 11 May 2025: Words such as ‘cyber attack’, ‘malware’ and ‘automated phishing’ used to sound futuristic. But once a threat stops us from buying Percy Pig sweets and comfy underwear, we know it has struck at the very heart of Middle England – and it is time for investors […]
Holly McKechnie, Investors Chronicle, May 9, 2025: Debt investors face two major challenges: interest rate risk and credit risk. Given the current political and economic landscape, it would be understandable to be nervous about both. However, for savvy investors there are still opportunities in this esoteric sector.. Many debt trusts focus on private credit – […]
Eve Maddock-Jones, Editor, Investment Week, 08 May 2025: Chrysalis’ (CHRY) share price has risen by 3.5% so far today, according to LSE data, after the trust published its Q1 2025 trading update and unveiled a shareholder consultation on its Capital Allocation Policy (CAP).. Following the restructuring at holding wefox, the top five assets in the […]
Rosie Murray-West, Mail on Sunday, 4 May 2025: INVESTORS have been on a hair-raising rollercoaster ride thanks to US President Donald Trump’s tariff wars and strains on the economy at home.. The ride is certainly not over yet.. But it can’t last for ever. At some point there will be enough clarity for markets to […]
Linus Uhlig, Investment Week, 02 May 2025: The first-of-its kind proposed rollover of an investment company into an actively managed UCITS ETF shows that Saba’s push for liquidity is beginning to bear fruit, according to analysts. Today (2 May), Middlefield Canadian Income (MCT) said it intends to propose an option to offer liquidity to shareholders, […]
By Patrick Sanders, Reporter, Trustnet, 23 April 2025: Donald Trump’s indecision on everything from tariffs to whether he is going to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is giving investors whiplash, causing volatility and uncertainty. Some investors have responded by pulling back and favouring more cautious assets such as gold or bonds. But this is […]
Elliot Gulliver-Needham, Investment Reporter, CityAM, 17 April 2025: The board of Harmony Energy Income has agreed a takeover offer by Foresight Group in what could mark the end of the firm’s close-fought bidding war with rival Drax. Harmony’s board recommended a new offer from Foresight of 92.4p per share, a five per cent premium to […]
