magazine 19 Nov 2020

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Unlocking the world. As vaccine developments hot up Shares examines the stocks and sectors which could benefit from a reopening of the economy.

This week’s issue includes a detailed look at the repair job being carried out at Fundsmith Emerging Equity Trust, analysis of the rotation from growth into value, insight into the Singles Day retail bonanza in Asia and what Tesla’s S&P 500 inclusion means for the electric vehicle manufacturer.

Also in the digital magazine: how debt can be useful to a business, the unsung heroes which have driven the US market higher in 2020 and the secret formulas employed by fund managers to help them identify investment opportunities.

JD.com, Apple, L’Oreal join Chinese e-commerce giant in reaping huge sales

Family entertainment giant reshaped during stay-at-home 2020

When comparing companies its important to understand how they are financed

Three vehicles plan to float and are keen to differentiate themselves from existing peers

$10 billion tracker funds trade on the cards for electric cars maker

Stock gains more muted as investors welcome the news of another potential treatment

The vaccine breakthrough has shone a light on the path towards recovery and exposed the market’s preference for growth

We look at the unsung heroes of the rally in the S&P 500

Investment ideas as the market becomes more confident about economic recovery

FEET hasn’t enjoyed the magic touch of Fundsmith Equity and Smithson but that could change

We talk to managers about the metrics they use as a first step in identifying potential investments

As the Treasury looks for ways to rebuild the public finances investors should get ready for changes

It is important to distinguish between those paying lip service to ethical investing and those making a tangible difference

Science and technology tools maker remains attractive even after 44% run

The home repairs company reported stronger revenue and profit and remains largely unaffected by the pandemic

The company can ride a wave of unprecedented demand to achieve long-term success

We remain fans of this top-performing trust’s focus on quality companies with structural growth

The trenchcoats-to-cashmere scarves seller is beginning to recover from the worst impacts of the pandemic

Strong cash flow generation and lower debt have transformed the investment case for waste firm

What happens when a country's rate of borrowing increases so rapidly

Our resident expert looks at your options when it comes to retirement savings