Give your portfolio a shot in the arm…by investing in beating the coronavirus

With Covid-19 dominating – understandably – every sector of the news, the focus on healthcare has never been greater. Companies making everything from vaccines to disinfectant are suddenly having their moment in the sun.  Doctor Paul Jourdan is chief executive of specialist fund manager Amati Global Investors, a company that invests in small to medium-sized … Read more

Dr Michael Mosley made a fortune from his lifestyle books but his portfolio has taken a hit

Our lifestyle guru Dr Michael Mosley is too scared to look at how much money he’s lost due to the coronavirus outbreak.  The doctor and TV presenter popularised the 5:2 diet and says writing his most famous book, The Fast Diet, was the smartest financial decision he ever made. But he invested most of the … Read more

Funds to recession-proof your investment portfolio

The UK economy is highly likely to fall into a recession due to coronavirus and people being told to stay at home, with some experts saying it is now ‘imminent’. Markets continue to be rocked by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the economic problems it is causing around the world, with both the FTSE 100 … Read more

How to immunise your portfolio against coronavirus

Investors worried about the cost of the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) epidemic to their wealth should focus on the long-term and not withdraw their savings, experts say. Maike Currie, investment director at Fidelity International, says: ‘There will always be bad news for markets to worry about. ‘Selling your investments now will mean losing money and … Read more