Investments

Contrarian Siddles is King of Coal

In August this year Siddles took positions in his F&C US Smaller Companies Fund and the F&C US Smaller Companies plc investment trust in thermal coal producer Foundation Coal, Walter Industries, a metallurgical coal producer, and Ohio-based mining equipment manufacturer Bucyrus International.

Multi-Manager 'PICs' property

F&C's multi-manager team have recently initiated a holding into the Barclays / Protego PIC (Property Index Certificate) for the F&C Multi-Manager Distribution Fund.

MPC's early Christmas present provides boost to Scott's positive outlook

Despite widespread predictions of doom and gloom for investors, one of the UK's most respected fund managers – who 12 months ago accurately predicted that 2007 would see a major market correction – has now defected from the "bear" camp.

Telecoms turning a corner

Punishing rude awakenings brought on by this summer’s financial crisis have led investors to seek refuge in defensive sectors, amongst other strategies, in a bid to reduce the volume of risk, volatility and cyclicality within their portfolios.

Rush for coal to satisfy rising energy demand in Asia

While the US economy slows, both China and India posted GDP growth rates in excess of 8.5% in the third quarter. As a result, energy demand is increasing sharply. While developed economies explore the potential of ‘clean’ energy supplied from solar panels or wind turbines, many developing countries are looking to satisfy demand with traditional, lower cost options such as coal.

Standard Life Investments wins £120m Taylor Wimpey Mandate

Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments today announced its appointment by Taylor Wimpey, the UK house builder, to manage a segregated UK Equity portfolio valued at over £120m.

Abbey issues one year savings bond

Abbey Savings has announced the launch of one-year term savings accounts for their customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for a year.

Limited bond is a Christmas cracker from Skipton

A limited edition bond from Skipton Building Society is offering savers an early Christmas present, with an interest rate of 6.75%.

Children’s savings could be costing parents over £6,000 in tax

As 2007 draws to a close, Nationwide Building Society calls on the Government to bring about tax reform on children’s savings in 2008. The Society reveals that parents who regularly pay money into their child’s savings account could be faced with a tax bill of more than £6,000 over 18 years.

Halifax offers another commission-free sharetrading day

Private investors looking to build on their existing portfolios in the run-up to Christmas are being given a special Yuletide gift from Halifax Share Dealing in the shape of a commission-free share purchase day on 19 December 2007.

Stock market investors react to credit crunch

One in five stock market investors (21 per cent) have moved some of their money into more cautious investments, such as cash or bonds over the past three months according to the Investor Outlook report from Lloyds TSB Wealth Management.

More education needed for short selling

With Short Selling becoming an increasingly favoured market practice, many investors are coming to believe that a short selling constraint in portfolio management, prevents them from fully exploiting their ability to forecast stock returns according to Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).

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