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Fund of the Week: Smith & Williamson Far Eastern Growth Trust

This fund has been adjusted to insulate it from Western woes, focusing instead on the strength of the Asia Pacific region.

News

Articles featuring Citywire Selection funds, or the people who manage them

Market Blog: bargain hunters drive FTSE to strong finish

by Chris Marshall, Gavin Lumsden on May 24, 2012 at 16:39

'Can we string more than just a one-day bounce together before we have another big sell-off?' ask brokers.

Marlborough's Giles Hargreave: my micro share tips

by Matthew Goodburn on May 24, 2012 at 05:01

Manager of the Marlborough UK Micro Cap Growth fund explains why he's still hanging onto his 13% cash holding.

Diary of a Top Stocker: can I invest my way out of trouble?

by Gavin Lumsden on May 23, 2012 at 14:22

I've identified 11 Top Stocks that could be good value after the recent falls. Have a look and help me prepare for a big roll of the dice.

Evy Hambro 'thoroughly disappointed' by gold mining stocks

by Matthew Goodburn on May 23, 2012 at 11:29

BlackRock Gold & General manager saw gold gain nearly 10% last year, while gold miners lost 15%, bucking the historical trend.

Thirst for income distorts investment trust prices, says Urquhart

by James Phillipps on May 23, 2012 at 05:01

The price of higher-yielding investment trusts has been distorted by investors' need for income, says Edinburgh Worldwide investment trust manager Mark Urquhart.

BlackRock Gold & General

by Matthew Goodburn on May 22, 2012 at 17:01

BlackRock Gold & General manager Evy Hambro admitted to being has been 'thoroughly disappointed' by the poor performance of listed gold equities over the past few months but still believes the catalysts for positive reratings are in place.

Snap! Greece goes and we’re awash with ‘worthless paper’

by Chris Marshall, Frank Talbot on May 22, 2012 at 15:04

Old Mutual's Stewart Cowley is preparing for a frenzy when the last cards are played in the eurozone's high-stakes game of snap.

Investment trusts: 2 resilient funds for troubled Europe

by James Carthew on May 22, 2012 at 05:01

The discounts on unfashionable European smaller company investment trusts are too wide, argues James Carthew.

FTSE closes above 5,300 but bank and euro concerns weigh

by Gavin Lumsden, Caelainn Barr on May 21, 2012 at 17:38

European markets bounced back a little but progress was tentative after last week's losses. Small cap tech stock Pursuit Dynamics (PUDY.L) plunged 80% after Procter & Gamble pulled out of a deal.

Marlborough UK Micro Cap Growth

by Matthew Goodburn on May 21, 2012 at 11:01

Marlborough UK Micro Cap Growth fund manager Giles Hargreave is sitting out the current volatility as he believes the market may have further to fall.

Threadneedle's Harrison: defence and growth in my 'all-weather' portfolio

by Matthew Goodburn on May 18, 2012 at 17:24

Leigh Harrison, manager of the Threadneedle UK Equity Income fund, explains how he's balancing defensive stalwarts with some growth picks.

Invesco's bond stars position for low-inflation environment

by Jonathan Miller on May 18, 2012 at 17:22

Paul Causer and Paul Read, managers of the Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond fund, expect UK inflation to remain subdued.

Gold's poor showing perplexed us, says Newton's Stewart

by Matthew Goodburn on May 18, 2012 at 10:32

Iain Stewart, manager of the Newton Real Return fund, a pick of Citywire Selection, admits: 'Our gold exposure was awful in 2011 and it is perplexing.'

Fund of the Week: Smith & Williamson Far Eastern Growth Trust

by Frank Talbot on May 18, 2012 at 05:01

This fund has been adjusted to insulate it from Western woes, focusing instead on the strength of the Asia Pacific region.

Newton Real Return

by Matthew Goodburn on May 17, 2012 at 11:01

Newton Real Return manager Iain Stewart has been disappointed by the performance of corporate bonds and gold positions within the £5.5 billion fund over the past 12 months that saw the fund produce flat performance.

M&G Recovery star warns BP to do more for shareholders

by Sarah Miloudi on May 16, 2012 at 17:21

BP will ‘become lunch’ for rivals such as Shell and ExxonMobil if its leadership continues to underwhelm, warns M&G's Tom Dobell.

Tulloch gives up business role at First State

on May 16, 2012 at 13:25

Angus Tulloch, star Asia manager at First State Investments, is stepping back as a managing partner but has no plans to retire or stop running his funds.

Market blog: FTSE falls as Greece calls another election

by Caelainn Barr, Gavin Lumsden on May 15, 2012 at 17:14

European markets fell as President Karolos Papoulias of Greece ordered a new election to break the country's political deadlock.

Why Asia-focused Prudential beats other insurers

by Gavin Lumsden on May 15, 2012 at 16:38

Prudential's first quarter results showed it storming ahead of its rivals.

Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond

by Jonathan Miller on May 15, 2012 at 16:15

Paul Causer and Paul Read, managers of the Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond fund, believe inflationary pressures will not reassert themselves in the near term. The duo point to macroeconomic data that suggests inflation will remain subdued and as a result, UK interest rates will not rise rapidly.

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