Fund news & investment ideas

Fund news & alerts

Courage of conviction - GLG Japan CoreAlpha Fund
Tue 07 February 2012
An important aspect of our research is to regularly interview fund managers. We quiz them on all aspects of their fund. We are looking for a robust analytical process, clear and concise views, and the willingness to support these views with a high level of conviction.

Newton Continental European Fund - research alert
Mon 06 February 2012
Following a recent review of the European sector, the Newton Continental European Fund came under the spotlight for its below average performance.

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Fund - removal from Wealth 150
Fri 03 February 2012
The Aberdeen Emerging Market Fund has been removed from the Wealth 150 list of our favourite funds for new investment.

Latest investment ideas

M&G Strategic Corporate Bond
26 Jan 2012
Stock markets tend to steal the headlines, causing many private investors to overlook the opportunities in bonds. With this fund, Richard Woolnough focuses on 'investment grade' bonds – those issued by the companies perceived to be most financially secure.
Lindsell Train Global Equity
26 Jan 2012
Warren Buffett once said "my favourite holding period is forever". This fund encapsulates that sentiment, with managers Nick Train and Michael Lindsell looking to identify great businesses and stick with them for the very long term.
Invesco Perpetual High Income
26 Jan 2012
Neil Woodford is widely regarded as one of the finest fund managers in the UK. His funds are perennial favourites with both clients and staff at Hargreaves Lansdown. He currently describes the valuations of many UK companies as "profoundly attractive".

Popular funds

Savings on popular funds

	Initial saving	Annual saving
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Accumulation Global Emerging Mkts	4.25%	0.25%
Allianz RCM BRIC Stars Accumulation Specialist	4%	0.33%
Artemis Strategic Assets (Retail) Accumulation Flexible Investment	5.25%	0.1%
BlackRock Gold & General Accumulation Specialist	5%	0.33%
HL Multi-Manager Income & Growth Trust Accumulation UK Equity Income	5%	0.15%
Cazenove European (Class B) Accumulation Europe Excluding UK	5%	0.25%
Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond Accumulation GBP Corporate Bond	5%	0.15%
Invesco Perpetual High Income Accumulation UK Equity Income	5%	0.25%
JPM Natural Resources Accumulation Specialist	4.25%	0.25%
Jupiter Financial Opportunities Income Specialist	5%	0.25%
M&G Strategic Corporate Bond (Class X) Accumulation GBP Corporate Bond	0%	0.13%
Sarasin AgriSar A Accumulation Specialist	4.5%	0.1%
Schroder UK Alpha Plus Accumulation UK All Companies	5.25%	0.25%