Articles, interviews & expert comment

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: May 2021 update

Henry Ince | 24 May 2021

Investment Analyst Henry Ince shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, cost and performance of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. Read article.

Henry Ince

24 May 2021 | 8 min read

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: May 2021 update

Henry Ince | 24 May 2021

Investment Analyst Henry Ince shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, cost and performance of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. Read article: Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: May 2021 update.

Henry Ince

24 May 2021 | 8 min read

The great value rotation?

Kate Marshall | 3 June 2021

With growth seemingly being pushed aside and value back in vogue, is this trend here to stay and what does it mean for investors? Read article: The great value rotation?.

Kate Marshall

3 June 2021 | 7 min read

How passive funds really work

Alexander Watkins | 24 May 2021

Investing in passive funds is becoming more popular, but how do they really work? We take a closer look. Read article: How passive funds really work.

Alexander Watkins

24 May 2021 | 5 min read

Inflation – an HL fund manager’s view

Steve Clayton | 25 May 2021

Inflation is back on investors’ agenda. HL Fund Manager Steve Clayton shares his view on inflation and tips to help beat it. Read article: Inflation – an HL fund manager’s view.

Steve Clayton

25 May 2021 | 5 min read

Passive investing – what is it, and how does it work?

Alex Watkins | 31 January 2022

We take a look at where it all started for passive investing and why tracker funds have become more popular with investors. Read article: Passive investing – what is it, and how does it work?.

Alex Watkins

31 January 2022 | 4 min read

Are you too loyal to your old pension providers?

Alana Fairfax | 19 October 2021

Sticking with a pension provider that your employer chose for you could be a mistake. Discover how you might benefit from transferring your old workplace pensions. Read article: Are you too loyal to your old pension providers?.

Alana Fairfax

19 October 2021 | 6 min read

IPOs – what are they and what investors need to look out for

Laura Hoy | 5 January 2022

We take a deeper dive into the IPO process, looking at how it works, how to invest and what investors should look out for. Read article: IPOs – what are they and what investors need to look out for.

Laura Hoy

5 January 2022 | 6 min read

Lifetime ISA vs Pension – which is best if you're self-employed?

Isabel McDougall | 12 August 2021

Run your own business and don't know whether to save into a Lifetime ISA or a pension? Here’s what you need to think about. Read article: Lifetime ISA vs Pension – which is best if you're self-employed?.

Isabel McDougall

12 August 2021 | 5 min read

Is inflation on the horizon?

Joseph Hill | 11 August 2021

We asked two expert bond fund managers for their views on inflation and how they're investing. Read article: Is inflation on the horizon? .

Joseph Hill

11 August 2021 | 6 min read

Pension Budget announcements: Is no news good news?

Isabel McDougall | 28 October 2021

Despite rumours around tax relief cuts and pension rule changes, yesterday was one of the quieter Budgets from a pension perspective. But what does that mean? Read article: Pension Budget announcements: Is no news good news?.

Isabel McDougall

28 October 2021 | 3 min read

In the dark over pensions? What you don’t know could haunt you later

Alana Fairfax | 13 September 2021

Lots of people aren’t sure what happens to the money in their pension – and it could cost them later on. We shed light on the pension basics to help you get yours on track for retirement. Read article: In the dark over pensions? What you don’t know could haunt you later.

Alana Fairfax

13 September 2021 | 4 min read