Shares I Love: Pearson
Nick Train, manager of Finsbury Growth & Income Trust, believes in a bull market in companies able to exploit digital technology.
MORE THEMATIC INVESTMENT IDEAS
A selection of recent ideas for your funds portfolio
Isa special: 50 Isa investment ideas including shares, funds and investment trusts
IC Daily email update
Don't ignore India
Despite some short-term teething problems and arguably expensive valuations, the long-term outlook for India is strong so could be a good addition to your portfolio.
Alternative income ideas for your Isa
Investors have a tendency to favour the UK when allocating their Isas, but we find many income sources beyond traditional UK equity income funds
Alternative growth for your Isa
Diversifying your portfolio is important, not least in the growth section where there are many esoteric assets you can tap into with funds. But some of these are high risk so make sure you know what you are getting into.
More funds news and views
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Top 100 Funds update: First State Global Emerging Markets Leaders to soft close
The soft closure of one of the most popular emerging markets funds means investors need to consider other options
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John Baron's Investment Trust Portfolio
Healthy returns
After a strong start to the year relative to benchmarks, John Baron modestly rebalances both portfolios by increasing their bond exposure. Within equities, he also increases exposure to Japan and the pharma/biotech sector
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Shares I Love: Wal-Mart Stores
A number of US companies have announced dividend increases this year, including Wal-Mart Stores which has raised its by 18.2 per cent.
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No need to panic-buy your Isa
Investing late in the tax year is still the trend for individual savings account (Isa) investors, but it's not the ideal way to do it.
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"Compelling" opportunities in debt-focused trusts
Investment trusts focused on alternative forms of debt can offer attractive returns and yields, but make sure you know the risks before you dive in.
