James Carthew: Let’s cure, not kill, the UK’s growth capital trusts Wind-downs and restructurings are hitting the UK’s growth capital trusts but we need these vehicles to support innovators. I did a tidying up exercise on my portfolio early last month and turfed out a couple of small positions including Digital 9 Infrastructure (DGI9) and […]
James Carthew comments on the Throgmorton and BlackRock Smaller Companies merger in James Crux’s article: “Many investors have wondered why BlackRock ran two fairly similar UK small cap trusts and knocking them together makes sense, especially as it will get Saba off their back for a few years and allow them to focus on delivering […]
James Carthew comments on the BlackRock smaller company trusts’ merger in Linus Uhlig’s article: “Many investors have wondered why BlackRock ran two fairly similar UK small-cap trusts and knocking them together makes sense, especially as it will get Saba off their back for a few years and allow them to focus on delivering long-term outperformance […]
James Carthew: Software sell-off sparks divergence in UK trusts The AI-driven sell-off has exposed structural differences among UK trusts, highlighting the need for diversification. I’ve been considering increasing my exposure to UK equities in recent weeks, all while many trusts in the sector are feeling the impact of a selloff in software and data stocks […]
James Carthew: The flexible trust to shelter from market volatility Majedie has proven itself to be steady vehicle since it changed manager three years ago. Volatile markets, game-changing technology, and unpredictable politicians are frustrating many investors. At times like these, there can be comfort in having at least part of your portfolio in funds that […]
James Carthew and Matthew Read comment on Saba’s EWI plan in Linus Uhlig’s article: “We would expect to see a cash exit at asset value given that the supposedly independent new board has almost certainly already made up its mind to appoint Saba as manager, but that does not do anything for investors like me […]