The US energy markets have been completely transformed by the widescale exploitation of shale gas reserves through fracking. But can the UK follow suit? Matthew Allan examines the prospects for what is still a very nascent sector, and how to get investment exposure to it, in this week’s feature.
Our companies editor Simon Thompson has had a strong run of late but this week one of his recent recommendations, API Group, fell back after bid talks failed. Simon addresses the situation following the reversal and also what it means for his recommendation in an investment fund which holds shares in API.
Our deputy editor Rosie Carr reports, in this special feature on Capital Gains Tax, on the possible tax liabilities homeowners could be racking up if they do so much as let out one of their rooms, never mind moving out and renting out their home.
In this week’s funds tip, Katie Morley recommends a fund that will not shoot the lights out, but offers cautious investors a reassuring sense of security through its strategy of aiming for less volatile returns and its track record of delivery.
Meanwhile, Katie also reports that ETF investors should pay more attention to the tracking difference when they are considering which funds to buy as it can turn out to be as important as fees charged on other types of funds.
