investments

Why are Britain's biggest funds sinking?

By Sonia Speedy Update: Mon, 21/07/2008 - 15:03

Some of the UK’s biggest and best-loved funds are posting dismal performances. Sonia Speedy explains what is going on and asks what it means for existing and new investors. Read more

Understanding investment trusts

By Faith Glasgow Update: Tue, 01/07/2008 - 09:35

Investment trusts can be a great choice, but their complicated pricing structure can put investors off. Faith Glasgow explains how they could work for you. Read more

Playing it safe in the fixed-interest market

By Fiona Hamilton Update: Tue, 17/06/2008 - 12:34

The fixed-interest market could prove an attractive bet for the potentially troubled times ahead, says Fiona Hamilton. Read more

Defending with non-cyclical investing

By Jeff Salway Update: Mon, 23/06/2008 - 09:30

As more investors look to put their portfolios on the defensive, Jeff Salway looks into the merits of non-cyclical investing. Read more

RBS reports strong take-up of rights issue

By Liam Tarry Update: Mon, 16/06/2008 - 09:00

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has thrown down the gauntlet for those banks hoping to raise money from selling shares to investors at a discount to help them weather the effects of the global credit squeeze. Read more

Who are the up-and-coming fund managers?

By Rob Griffin Update: Mon, 02/06/2008 - 09:55

As older fund managers step aside or hit the buffers, the next generation is eagerly awaiting its chance to shine. Rob Griffin finds out who is next in line to the throne. Read more

Do multi-manager funds justify their price?

By Sonia Speedy Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 16:05

Multi-manager funds offer investors diversification in an instant, but they don’t come cheap. Sonia Speedy finds out if they are really worth it. Read more

Investors warned to prepare for recession

Update: Thu, 22/05/2008 - 09:39

Investors have been warned to be prepared for a UK recession as the economy continues to slow and the Bank of England focuses its attention on beating rising inflation. Read more

Avoid being stung by sneaky fees (part two)

By Hannah Ricci Update: Tue, 13/05/2008 - 16:29

In the second part of our guide to avoiding sneaky charges, Hannah Ricci takes a look at where you save and invest your money - and the traps that many companies set. Read more

Should you judge a fund by its manager?

By Rob Griffin Update: Fri, 23/05/2008 - 16:21

Their reputations are fabled and they are courted by the industry, but should you place all your faith in a star manager when you choose a fund? Rob Griffin investigates. Read more