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Market Tactics: Commodities

00:01 | 02 Dec 2008 | By Tim Cooper

This is the most pessimistic verdict we have had on commodities since market tactics began. The prices of oil and gold have dropped back dramatically and demand has diminished in developing economies which have not been immune from the global recession.

Alternative Assets: No middle ground in escape from the crunch

00:01 | 01 Dec 2008 | By James Phillipps

Awash with cash from recent record oil prices, the Middle East was expected to provide protection from the credit crunch, however, the region has come unstuck as the downturn turns global.

IT Insider: Williams’ shrewd put option proves a success

09:23 | 28 Nov 2008 | By James Phillipps

Gervais Williams’ early put option on his Gartmore Growth Opportunities fund has protected the manager from the worst of the credit crunch.

RDR Report: Complete analysis of the report is here

11:14 | 26 Nov 2008 | By Edward Lander

The wide ranging proposals in the retail distribution review in full and how they will affect your business.

Hold or Fold: Resolution Corporation Bond vs Standard Life Corporate Bond

00:01 | 26 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

Our panel of advisers are not impressed with Resolution’s performance although there are mixed feelings over its prospects in recovery. Meanwhile, there is agreement across the board on the strength of SLI’s fund.

New on video: Robin Geffen of Neptune on global equities

09:34 | 25 Nov 2008 | By Richard Lander

Plus other managers who presented at Citywire's recent Fund Selector event in Vienna.

Market Tactics:North America

00:01 | 25 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

Tapping into opportunities in the trust sector

00:01 | 24 Nov 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

What are trustees really looking for in their discretionary managers?

Risk Allocator: Iceland feels the heat as credit crunch bites

00:01 | 21 Nov 2008 | By Patrick Sherwen

Despite having no direct link to the sub-prime crisis, Iceland’s spending binge has left it more vulnerable than most to the credit crunch.

Hold or Fold?: Newton American vs S&W North American Trust

00:01 | 19 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

The tough US investment market is quick to highlight struggling funds and this is reflected in our panellists’ clear preference for one of this week’s contenders over the other.

Market tactics: UK Gilts

00:01 | 18 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

A massive cut in the base rate and reducing inflation has to be great news for gilt investors does it not? Well, no, according to two of this week’s advisers, who say investors need to be very selective to benefit.

Team Profile: Octopus’ young guns foster new client relationships

00:01 | 17 Nov 2008 | By Sara Smith

Youth is no barrier for Octopus Investments as they work to rewrite the client/fund manager relationship.

Reader Profile: In the driving seat

00:01 | 13 Nov 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

A move to the Channel Islands offered Corazon Capital’s Paul Meader a fast track to success.

Hold or Fold? Property funds from Legal & General and Skandia

00:01 | 12 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

Anything to do with property is going to take a hit in the current environment, so is our panel prepared to hold its nerve until the eventual recovery arrives and endorse one or both of these funds? Tim Cooper reports.

Market tactics: UK Equity Income

00:01 | 11 Nov 2008 | By Tim Cooper

Despite the capital value of investments shrinking dramatically and the blow to dividends from bank nationalisations, two out of three advisers still recommend this sector as a good long-term buy.

Star Profile: Foster's word is his bond

00:01 | 10 Nov 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

Artemis’ James Foster’s laid back demeanour belies an innovative investment style that remains at the forefront of bond management.

Rated Manager: Still some way for ‘impossible’ markets to fall

00:01 | 07 Nov 2008 | By Charlie Parker

Three quarters of Citywire rated managers believe we are yet to see the bottom of the market for equities.

Reader Survey: Advisers call market bottom but warn of further volatility

09:15 | 06 Nov 2008 | By James Phillipps

Almost half of wealth managers believe equity markets have bottomed out and most expect it will take the UK economy two years to move into the recovery phase.

Fund Result: Nigel Thomas, Axa Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund

00:10 | 06 Nov 2008

Nigel Thomas’ Axa Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund has continued its track record of outperformance this year.

Fund Result: Ian McVeigh, Jupiter UK Growth fund

00:09 | 06 Nov 2008

Ian McVeigh endured his worst ever three month period on the Jupiter UK Growth fund between July and September.

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