Get cheap European exposure with F&C
Despite a good performance history, F&C's European Assets Trust is trading at a discount.
Are ETFs better than tracker funds?
Different investing styles and platform teething problems mean exchange traded funds aren't always the best option for passive investors.
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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Regulator bans marketing of exotic funds
Venture Capital Trusts and exchange-traded funds will not be caught by the legislation.
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Mid caps dominate the best of British
Some of the best-performing UK equity funds of the past decade are mid-cap funds.
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IC Top 100 Funds update: Personal Assets Trust
Taking a cautious view has caused Personal Assets Trust to underperform over its last financial year, but its long-term numbers remain intact and its manager, Sebastian Lyon, maintains this is the right approach.
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Shares I Love: Hutchison Whampoa
Hutchison Whampoa offers exposure to fast economic growth but still trades at a discount of around 25 per cent to the sum of its parts.
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John Baron's Investment Trust Portfolio
Staying invested
Given recent market volatility, John Baron reminds readers that time in the market is more important than market timing. As such, he uses the opportunity to increase his equity and commercial property exposure - drawing on both portfolios' cash positions
