For most homeowners, refurbishment projects are deeply stressful. Whether it is a new kitchen, loft conversion or revamp of the spare bedroom, everything costs more and takes longer than predicted – and tempers run high. Large construction and infrastructure projects are little different. Budgets and time limits are fixed at the outset, but plans go … Read more
Whatever you think about Donald Trump’s promise to ‘make America great again’, investing in some of the country’s biggest companies has certainly been the saviour of many an investment portfolio. As a result of strong stock market performance, British investors who bought into the S&P 500 index of major American stocks at the beginning of … Read more
Rupert Grint has the magic touch in the property market as the Harry Potter star’s portfolio totals £24 million Rupert Grint made £40 million playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films The actor, 31, has since made a number of shrewd investments in property His portfolio now totals £24 million and he shelled out … Read more
Savers can now actively buy into the battle against the coronavirus by investing in a ‘Covid-19 response bond’ via investment funds. The first social response bonds were issued in March by various institutions and public agencies as the virus spread hard and fast across the globe. Ways to invest directly in these bonds – which … Read more
Joe Little is global chief strategist at HSBC Asset Management Joe Little is global chief strategist at HSBC Asset Management. The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Over $7trillion has been wiped off global stock markets since the beginning of the year, bond yields are at … Read more
A ‘Yorkshire only’ portfolio is being pushed to affluent investors keen on supporting regional firms, including a Wetherby-based biotech developing a Covid-19 test. The York office of the Mole Valley fund house has launched the ‘Yorkshire T20’, with annual charges starting at 1.25 per cent – not including dealing and administration fees. The minimum investment … Read more
Jason Manford is reportedly selling off his property portfolio to help pay off his 2017 divorce from his ex-wife Catherine. The comedian, 38, is believed to have already flogged eight properties from his former 10 ten home empire and has made £3million, reports the Sun. The website alleged that Jason has been freeing up his … Read more
Size is the big issue of 2020. Not so long ago, it felt hugely comforting to be an investor in an extra large stock market fund, run by a star manager. The fund’s scale seemed to provide the ideal mix: security, plus the power to outperform. But then came Neil Woodford, bringing in his wake … Read more
Investors have had to be patient waiting for AIM-listed biotech Circassia Pharmaceuticals to come good, but things might now be turning in its favour. A recent trading update highlighted good sales growth while cash – another key metric for any early-stage biotech – was healthier than expected. Circassia was caught up last year in the … Read more
You don’t have to be a financial genius to notice that while there are many economic losers from the current situation, there are winners as well. With more than half the world currently under some form of lockdown due to Covid-19, the businesses that are still able to serve our needs are reporting increased profits … Read more