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October 04, 2023
George Soros called the investment trust bust long ago
Why do share prices matter more to trust managers than company bosses?
September 27, 2023
Can the City of London IT thrive in an era of higher rates?
The trust, and the manager, have seen it all before. But will returns be limited by the UK focus?
September 13, 2023
Don't be distracted by M&G's dividend
Normally, a 10 per cent dividend yield is a red flag. Is that true of this asset manager?
September 06, 2023
The RAAC scandal's lessons for investors
Although organisational goals differ – schools exist to educate, businesses to make profits – there are close parallels
August 30, 2023
Weighing cash allocation against opportunity cost
High savings rates have raised the bar for equities. Should shareholders fold?
August 23, 2023
Is time the best way to judge an investment?
There isn't really an optimal timeframe to use to judge fund managers, but other tools can help
August 16, 2023
A new way to discover 'economic moats'
Why readers can expect to see increased references to Morningstar's economic moat rankings in the coming months
August 09, 2023
Is Baillie Gifford really a greenwasher?
Was Greta Thunberg right to criticise the Edinburgh-based fund giant for its fossil fuel holdings?
August 02, 2023
Why being self aware is a critical investing tool
As the Greeks noted, wisdom starts with knowing yourself. So what kind of investor are you?
July 26, 2023
Are investors lucky, skillful, or both?
Reflecting on your investment decisions involves a delicate balance of humility and confidence

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