Investment trusts increase US exposure
In a US election year, many investment trusts have upped their exposure.
Two easy, fast growing winners
James Anderson of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust tells Maike Currie why he is unapologetically bullish.
Four ETF portfolio building blocks
A selection of exchange-traded funds in core areas
Better tracking from ETFS Physical Gold
FUND PROFILE: ETFS Physical Gold owns the asset it invests in rather than using futures, so follows the asset price better.
db-X-trackers FTSE 100 ETF is hot on the FTSE's heels
FUND PROFILE: Using a swap rather than buying shares to track its index has so far resulted in a tight tracking error for db-X-trackers FTSE 100 ETF
db MSCI Emerging Markets ETF offers broad exposure
FUND PROFILE: The db x-trackers MSCI Emerging Markets TRN Index ETF offers exposure to 23 emerging market country indices
Low cost way to track US large caps
FUND PROFILE: Given that the majority of actively managed US funds lag the S&P 500 index, the iShares S&P 500 exchange traded fund looks appealing
More funds news and views
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New funds data pages
We've given our funds data pages a smart new look, but the really big changes are behind the scenes
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The real dividend heroes
Having a long record of raising dividends is one thing. Outpacing inflation is another. We find trusts with really heroic records
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Recession-proof UK smaller companies fund
This fund is underweight in UK smaller companies, making it an idea play for those keen on small-cap investing, but eager to avoid economic uncertainty at home
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Trusts adopt controversial charges methodology
The AIC has decided to replace TERs with ongoing charges, which critics say does not improve transparency
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ETF guidance from the FSA
Watchdog seeks to educate consumers and advisers, while S&P cashes in on growth of ETFs
