magazine 16 Nov 2017
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Investors are increasingly looking for ways to protect the wealth they’ve created during the current market bull-run. The new issue of Shares argues that capital preservation funds could be one solution as they are designed to help avoid large losses and deliver capital gains, albeit in a slow fashion.
Also in this week’s digital magazine is an insurance company heading to the London stock market in December potentially offering a 6% dividend yield. You can also learn about the effects of compounding on an investment portfolio and how it can enhance returns.
Furthermore, discover some of the key points which might appear in next week’s Budget relevant to investors.
We delve into the world of capital preservation funds and explain why they look ideal for current market conditions
Trading is fine so far yet there are reasons to become more cautious
The FTSE 100 is losing momentum and bad news is piling up from London-listed stocks
Analysts predict return to profit growth in the near future
Investors fling support behind wafer firm’s fresh growth funding
20-year agree with Vodafone a ‘big tick’ say analysts
Sabre Insurance is expected to offer a dividend yield in excess of 6%
Seasoned retail watcher sees merit in a marriage between the struggling FTSE 100 clothing purveyors
Last year this company was buying businesses in Australia, now it targets the UK
The leisure group enjoys high margins, has plenty of earnings growth drivers and is highly cash generative
Active management can make a difference in volatile markets
Interesting way to find value in all-time high stock markets
Reinvesting dividends over the long term can make a huge difference to your portfolio
Well-known fund manager implies many investors are being too pessimistic
Company’s cash burn rate may reduce as costs are slashed
New figures from investment trust sector show reduced usage of debt to boost portfolios
October proved to be an appalling month for retailers
We look at some of the possible changes relevant to investors
Online retailer to publish half year numbers on 21 November
The travel agent warned earlier this year that September was operationally challenging
The oil firm is back on a growth track following years of declining production
Its shares look good value and current issues aren’t as bad as the market fears
All investors make mistakes and we’re no different
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Shares is provided for your general information and use and is not a personal recommendation to invest. It is not intended to be relied upon by you in making or not making any investment decisions. The investments referred to in these articles will not be suitable for all investors. If in doubt please seek appropriate independent financial advice.
Investors acting on the information in these articles do so at their own risk and AJ Bell Media and its staff do not accept liability for losses suffered by investors as a result of their investment decisions.
