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Global Markets

Why you should keep calm and carry on when stockmarkets fall

Most big market declines teach us that waiting out the storm is usually best, says Tom Bailey.

Equities

Three rules to find good shares at great prices

Richard Beddard’s simple system for spotting equity value.

Investment funds and trusts

Top 10 most popular investment trusts – September 2019

Scottish Mortgage has once again topped the list of the most bought investment trusts.

United Kingdom

How to play the loathed UK with investment trusts

Ahead of the Brexit deadline, some fund managers are adopting a bold approach.

Top Performing Funds

Name	1m Sort descending	1yr Sort ascending	3yr Sort descending	5yr Sort descending
LF Lindsell Train UK Equity Inc	-4.4 %	22.1 %	38.6 %	97.5 %
Royal London Sustainable Leaders C Inc	N/A	21.3 %	34.8 %	78 %
TB Evenlode Income B Inc	-3 %	18.7 %	31 %	85.3 %
Slater Recovery P Acc	0.1 %	16.7 %	49 %	80.5 %
Franklin UK Mid Cap W Inc	-0.1 %	16.1 %	36.4 %	74.4 %

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Name	1m Sort descending	1yr Sort ascending	3yr Sort descending	5yr Sort descending
JPM Asia Growth C Net Acc	-1.9 %	25.1 %	39.6 %	102 %
Aberdeen New India Ord	1.4 %	24.9 %	16.2 %	67.4 %
Fidelity Emerging Asia W Acc	-1.1 %	22.7 %	26.3 %	87.6 %
Fidelity Asia W Acc	-1.9 %	20.3 %	28.6 %	94.4 %
Aberdeen Standard Asia Focus Ord	-1.6 %	17.8 %	13.9 %	21.6 %

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Name	1m Sort descending	1yr Sort ascending	3yr Sort descending	5yr Sort descending
Mercantile Ord	3.1 %	14.6 %	38 %	81.3 %
Schroder UK Mid Cap Ord	3.1 %	13.7 %	32.7 %	44.1 %
JPMorgan Mid Cap Ord	2.7 %	11.8 %	28.3 %	84.3 %
Fidelity Special Values Ord	1.9 %	6.7 %	42.5 %	79.4 %
Baillie Gifford UK Growth	-6.6 %	6.3 %	13.1 %	28.9 %

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Global Markets

Silo-busting firms unlock innovation

Three well-known companies are cited as examples of how big businesses are challenging silos.

Global Markets

Five steps to follow when weighing up a potential investment

Focus your mind on these areas when evaluating companies, suggests Henderson’s Jamie Ross.

Global Markets

Is it worth paying for the privilege of holding government bonds?

Bryn Jones assesses the situation in a ‘cash is king’ moment.

Name	1yr Sort ascending	3yr Sort descending	5yr Sort descending	Funds
Technology and Telecommunications	21.2 %	51.7 %	133.7 %	19
China/Greater China	20 %	24.7 %	77.5 %	24
Asia Pacific Excluding Japan	16.7 %	18.6 %	60 %	111
UK Index Linked Gilts	15.7 %	8.5 %	49.7 %	17
Global Emerging Markets	15.4 %	15 %	45.1 %	103

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Name	1yr Sort ascending	3yr Sort descending	5yr Sort descending	Funds
VCT Specialist: Healthcare & Biotechnology	274.7 %	274.7 %	274.7 %	1
Sector Specialist: Forestry & Timber	73.4 %	73.4 %	73.4 %	1
VCT Specialist: Environmental	60 %	60 %	60 %	9
VCT Specialist: Technology	55.5 %	55.5 %	55.5 %	4
Property Direct - Europe	53.3 %	53.3 %	53.3 %	10

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