FEATURES
Todd Wenning reviews his US small-cap portfolios of two years ago and picks five more US small caps that he considers to have economic moats and that show considerable promise
After changing data provider and starting to follow indices that leading ETF providers track, James Norrington found a few surprises in the results from the 10 asset strategy.
Picking shares based on the gender balance of companies’ directors is an unusual investment strategy. But if government claims are to be believed, greater equality in the boardroom could mean stronger returns. Alex Newman reports.
SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the biggest business stories of the past week
NEWS
World economy to see ‘good deflation’
Intermediate Capital issues another bond
Economic Outlook – Uses of human capital, Next Week’s economics
COMMENT
The Editor – Party like its 1999
Simon Thompson – Catalysts for re-ratings
Chris Dillow – Commodities as insurance, The best vs the good
Mr Bearbull – Coal, oil and income
The Trader – Where have all the long bonds gone?
Chronic Investor – Is Audioboom the YouTube of Aim
YOUR MONEY
Will a new ruling party end 40% pensions tax relief?
Earn £40,000 tax-freePortfolio Clinic – TV execs in 50’s aim for £150k income
TIPS
Bet on Essentra’s FTSE100 ambition
Connect to Kcom’s dividend growth
Buy high-yield Begbies ahead of recovery
Buy New Dawn for discount Asian income
Tips Updates
International Personal Finance
Brokers’ views
Sports Direct keeps up the pace
FUNDS
IA proposes greater disclosure of fund costs
Be informed about low volatility ETFs
IC Top 100 Funds update: Murray International focuses on cash flow
SHARES
Taking Stock – Short sighted investments
Sector Focus – Recruiters adapt to exploit change
Stock Screen – High yielding market leaders
Results
DIRECTORS DEALINGS
