We all have stories about investments that got away. One of mine concerns a technology investment trust that I ditched a long time ago.
A Tempting Time To Turn To Tech
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Exploring the world of investment trusts
RIT Capital Partners: Still On The Defensive
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RIT Capital Partners is my oldest position so it’s tempting to view it through rose-tinted glasses. I first picked up shares in this investment trust back in 1996 and its conservative approach still appeals today.
A Smooth Start For Smithson
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Smithson Investment Trust (SSON) released an interim report this morning, giving us a decent look at what’s been happening in four and a half months since it joined the market. There was little in the way of surprises and it looks like everything is proceeding to plan.
The Tale Of Tetragon And The Dastardly Discount
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Whenever I see an investment trust trading at a discount of nearly 50%, my spidey sense starts tingling. There’s either a great opportunity… or great danger. Tetragon Financial Group is one such example. Having seen it mentioned in enthusiastic terms a few times in recent months, I decided it was worthy of a closer look.
The Hidden Risks Behind Alternative Asset Funds
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The news that the Airbus A380 would stop production in 2021 got a fair amount of press coverage on Thursday. It also provided a timely reminder of the risks of investing in alternative asset funds.
Who Runs Your Investment Trust?
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While it might not be top of your checklist, a little knowledge about who runs each investment trust that you own can be useful.
Rights & Issues Investment Trust
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Fancy a low-key trust that has trashed the market for over three decades with the same fund manager at the helm? Well, Rights & Issues fits that bill.
KIDs: The Gloves Are Off!
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Costs are one of the few things we can control as investors. They have a massive impact on your long-term returns, too. While you could say performance is ultimately all that matters, I’d still say costs should be a key factor when choosing where to invest.
Does Your Fund Charge Too Much?
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Since I started to invest, fund charges have generally headed in a southerly direction. Thanks to the popularity of index funds, Vanguard and the late, great John Bogle, more of my returns are finding their way into my pocket rather than someone else’s.
3 Ways To Overpower Your Monkey Brain
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Investing can be simple but it’s rarely easy. Our monkey brains are constantly playing tricks on us and taking mental shortcuts that can undermine even the best investing decisions.
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