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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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