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17 Nov 2015
GLI Alternative Finance - Off and running

GLI Alternative Finance – Off and running

GLI Alternative Finance – Off and running Marten and Co publishes its first initiation of coverage note on GLI Alternative Finance (GLAF) The company IPO’d on 23 September 2015 with assets of £52m. One month later the issue proceeds were fully invested. The first monthly dividend will be declared in November for payment in December (the […]

17 Nov 2015

GLI Alternative Finance – Off and running

GLI Alternative Finance (GLAF) IPO’d on 23 September 2015 with assets of £52m. One month later the issue proceeds were fully invested. The first monthly dividend will be declared in November for payment in December (the target is an annualised 8% yield on the issue price). The company is eager to grow and has a […]

10 Nov 2015

QuotedData investment companies roundup – November 2015

Our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of October. November Investment Companies Roundup

09 Nov 2015

QuotedData’s round up of views on the global economy – November 2015

QuotedData’s collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from comments made by Chairman and managers of investment companies November Economic Roundup QUOTEDDATA

04 Nov 2015

QuotedData’s valuation sheet on warrants, subscription shares and zeros – November 2015

We have updated our warrant and subscription shares and ZDP sheet for you with numbers from the morning of 4 November 2015 – you can access it by clicking the link above. Bear in mind that the net asset value numbers that go into calculating the final asset cover may be out of date for […]

03 Nov 2015

Seneca Global Income & Growth Trust – Low volatility and growing income

Seneca Global Income & Growth Trust – Low volatility and growing income Marten and Co publishes its first initiation of coverage note on Seneca Global Income & Growth Trust (SIGT) In recent years Seneca Global Income & Growth has delivered returns ahead of the average of its peer group and ahead of comparable indices and […]

03 Nov 2015

Seneca Global Income & Growth Trust – Low volatility and growing income

In recent years Seneca Global Income & Growth has delivered returns ahead of the average of its peer group and ahead of comparable indices and with markedly lower volatility than both. The dividend, which is paid quarterly, is climbing steadily as is the fund’s revenue reserve. The manager’s multi-asset value investing approach is delivering on […]

28 Oct 2015

Fidelity Changes!

Fidelity Changes! Welcome to the first edition of Marten & Co’s regular publication. This edition takes a look at Fidelity and recent developments in three of its investment trusts – Fidelity Asian Values, Fidelity Japanese Values and Fidelity Special Values. Special feature: New manager Nitin Bajaj settles in at Fidelity Asian Values Fidelity Asian Values invests in the stock […]

28 Oct 2015

Fidelity Changes!

Fidelity Changes! Welcome to the first edition of what will be a regular publication. This edition takes a look at Fidelity and recent developments in three of its investment trusts – Fidelity Asian Values, Fidelity Japanese Values and Fidelity Special Values. Special feature: New manager Nitin Bajaj settles in at Fidelity Asian Values

15 Oct 2015

Quarterly investment companies roundup – Third quarter 2015

Performance Data – in weak markets, a few small trusts sorting out their problems shine Money in and out of the sector – P2P Global dominates fund raising efforts Significant rating changes – Juridica suffers as it loses a major case Major news stories – Sherborne comes back for another go at Electra Income – […]

12 Oct 2015

QuotedData investment companies roundup – October 2015

October Investment Companies Roundup Our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of September.

08 Oct 2015

QuotedData’s round up of views on the global economy – October 2015

October Economic Roundup QUOTEDDATA QuotedData’s collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from comments made by Chairman and managers of investment companies

02 Oct 2015

QuotedData’s valuation sheet on Warrants, Subscription Shares and Zeros – October 2015

October Warrants and subscription shares We have updated our warrant and subscription shares and ZDP sheet for you with numbers from the afternoon of 2 October 2015 – you can access it by clicking the link above. Bear in mind that the net asset value numbers that go into calculating the final asset cover may be out […]

22 Sep 2015

Altin – Extra protection added for uncertain times

Altin – Extra protection added for uncertain times Market volatility has increased over the last few weeks. Over the six months or so since we wrote our last note on Altin, the managers have been increasing the weighting to Protection Strategies, in anticipation of such a development. This has contributed to Altin’s performance lead over […]

22 Sep 2015

Altin – Extra protection added for uncertain times

Market volatility has increased over the last few weeks. Over the six months or so since we wrote our last note on Altin, the managers have been increasing the weighting to Protection Strategies, in anticipation of such a development. This has contributed to Altin’s performance lead over rivals. AIA : Altin – Extra protection added […]

11 Sep 2015

Edinburgh Dragon – Focused on Quality

Edinburgh Dragon – Focused on Quality Marten and Co publishes its first initiation of coverage note on Edinburgh Dragon (EFM) Edinburgh Dragon (EFM) has some natural advantages as the largest and one of the most liquid Asian investment companies. Its focus on buying high quality companies at attractive valuations appears to have served it well […]

11 Sep 2015

Edinburgh Dragon – Focused on Quality

Edinburgh Dragon (EFM) has some natural advantages as the largest and one of the most liquid Asian investment companies. Its focus on buying high quality companies at attractive valuations appears to have served it well over the long term but in recent years its performance has lagged its peer group. However, the manager believes current […]

08 Sep 2015

QuotedData Investment Companies roundup – September 2015

September Investment Companies Roundup Our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of August

07 Sep 2015

QuotedData’s round up of views on the global economy – September 2015

September Economic Roundup from QuotedData QuotedData’s collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from comments made by Chairman and managers of investment companies

02 Sep 2015

QuotedData’s valuation sheet on Warrants, Subscription Shares and Zeros – September 2015

September warrants, subscription shares and zeros We have updated our warrant and subscription shares and ZDP sheet for you with numbers from the morning of  2 September 2015 – you can access it by clicking the link above. Bear in mind that the net asset value numbers that go into calculating the final asset cover may be […]

10 Aug 2015

QuotedData Investment Companies roundup – August 2015

August Investment Companies Roundup Our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of July

04 Aug 2015

QuotedData’s round up of views on the global economy – August 2015

August Economic Roundup QUOTEDDATA QuotedData’s collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from comments made by Chairman and managers of investment companies

03 Aug 2015

QuotedData’s valuation sheet on Warrants, Subscription Shares and Zeros – August 2015

August warrants, subscription shares and zeros We have updated our warrant and subscription shares and ZDP sheet for you with numbers from the morning of  3 August 2015 – you can access it by clicking the link above. Bear in mind that the net asset value numbers that go into calculating the final asset cover may be […]

16 Jul 2015

Premier Energy & Water – three years later in a new league

Premier Energy & Water – three years later in a new league Please click on the link to read Marten & Co’s research report on Premier Energy & Water Three years ago, James Smith joined the team managing Premier Energy and Water Trust (PEW). His appointment was followed by a seismic shift in approach, which […]

16 Jul 2015

Premier Energy & Water – three years later in a new league

Please click on the link above to read our latest research report on Premier Energy & Water Three years ago, James Smith joined the team managing Premier Energy and Water Trust (PEW). His appointment was followed by a seismic shift in approach, which has led to a significant uplift in performance as well as an […]

15 Jul 2015

Strategic Equity Capital – Measured expansion on strong performance

Strategic Equity Capital – Measured expansion on strong performance.  Please see our latest research on Strategic Equity Capital Strategic Equity Capital’s strong performance compared to both its rivals and comparable UK indices has increased in recent months. This good performance and inclusion in UK indices are fuelling demand for the trust, pushing up the premium. […]

08 Jul 2015

QuotedData Investment Companies roundup – July 2015

July Investment Companies Roundup Our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of June

08 Jul 2015

Quarterly investment companies roundup – second quarter 2015

Q2 2015 Quarterly roundup Performance Data – two Chinese funds top the tables despite that market’s boom and bust Money in and out of the sector – the largest new issue in the sector ever Significant rating changes – evaporating premiums on a couple of stocks Major news stories – Alliance Trust beefs up its […]

03 Jul 2015

QuotedData’s round up of views on the global economy – July 2015

July Economic Roundup QUOTEDDATA QuotedData’s collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from comments made by Chairman and managers of investment companies

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