Heather Connon

Recent initial public offerings have provided a cautionary tale, says Heather Connon.

Holding small companies is smart, but you need to sift the good from the bad to secure outperformance, says Heather Connon.

Heather Connon investigates whether Alliance Trust's small improvement in performance will continue.

Doubts over performance at Fidelity's flagship funds are growing, finds Heather Connon.

Focus your portfolio on income growth rather than high yield and you've got a chance at beating inflation, says Heather Connon.

Don’t let eurozone blues stop you investing in some of the world’s least risky countries.

It has been a dismal few years for income investors.

The battle between Alliance Trust and Laxey Partners could be described as ending in a draw.

Small companies are traditionally seen as the place to invest for capital growth: their cash flow is more often invested in expanding the business than in rewarding their shareholders.

China has been the growth story of the 21st century so far, taking the rest of the world by surprise with its ability to combine economic growth with social change. Investment has poured into infrastructure and industry through the stock market.