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Beware of dividend yields that look too good to be true
Colin McLean, SVM, comments: Recent activity has brought a welcome bounce in share prices, but it is still too soon to call the end of the bear market. With the immediate prospect of deflation, one worrying pattern seems set to continue; dividend cuts.
Alex Hoctor-Duncan on investing in gold
Alex Hoctor-Duncan, Head of UK Retail at BlackRock, said: "The versatility of gold as a long-term investment tool has never been more clear-cut.
Double win for M&G at Morningstar UK Fund House Awards 2009
The M&G Fixed Income team took the award for Best Specialist Fixed Interest House, and M&G's Multi Asset team led by David Jane was awarded Best Multi-Asset House at the Morningstar UK Fund House Awards 2009.
Standard Life wins 'Best Sterling Corporate Bond Fund'
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest fixed interest managers in the UK, today announced that it has won the ‘Best Sterling Corporate Bond Fund' category at the Morningstar 2009 Fund Awards.
New Guaranteed Equity Bond from NS&I
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is to launch a new issue of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) on 21 April 2009. This will offer a gross return that matches any growth in the FTSE 100 index over a 5-year term, up to a maximum of 35%, without any risk to investors' capital.
Aberdeen optimistic despite global economic downturn
Thanks to its long-term investment horizon, Aberdeen Asset Managers' global equities team is taking a contrarian view in the short-term amid the current economic and stock market turmoil.
First State launches Global Emerging Markets Sustainability Fund
First State Investments has launched a Global Emerging Markets Sustainability Fund to UK and European retail and institutional investors which complements its existing Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets product range.
London Stock Exchange tops 200 ETFS
The London Stock Exchange today admitted seven new iShares ETFs, taking the total number of ETFs on the Exchange to 200.
iShares expands fixed income and equity ETF range
iShares, the world's leading Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider, has announced the launch of seven new funds with fixed income again providing a key focus for the firm's product development.
Emerging market outperformance is no bear market rally
Strong emerging market outperformance should not be dismissed as a bear market rally, says Bryan Collings, manager of the Ignis International HEXAM Global Emerging Markets Fund.
Savers prepared to fix should sign up for the 4% club
Savers who are happy to lock their savings into a two or three year fixed rate savings bond should accept nothing less than being a member of the ‘four per cent' club according to Cater Allen Private Bank.
Investor demand for income grows through ETFs and Funds
Investors are on the hunt for income returns through ETFs and funds, according to Barclays Stockbrokers. Trading activity in ETFs through Barclays Stockbrokers increased by 31% in March compared to February trading figures and up by 123% on the same month in 2008.
Investors tighten belts but keep faith with markets
A survey of private investors by F&C Investments has revealed that while nearly half of respondents have decreased their expenditure as a result of the credit crunch, more than nine out of ten have no intention of selling their investments, and nearly as many believe the world economy and stockmarkets will recover within the next five years.
Investors make push into emerging markets ETFs says iShares
Inflows into emerging markets ETFs are accelerating as investors are showing a renewed appetite for opportunities outside of the developed markets, reports iShares, the world's leading Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider.
JPMorgan European Fledgeling adds gearing
The JPMorgan European Fledgeling Investment Trust has added gearing of up to 108% in the last three weeks.The move to gearing has been made as the trust's managers, Jim Campbell and Francesco Conte, continue to capitalise on cheap investment opportunities.