Discounts, dividends and buybacks – this bank has a lot to offer
The UK’s perennially troubled banks have undergone something of a reputational makeover since the battle to tame inflation caused interest rates...
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World-beating British stocks – as picked by professionals
Following three successive years of record outflows from UK equity funds and no end in sight, it feels easy to...
National Champions: Around the world in 15 companies
An annual feature in the IC over the past decade has seen us explore global markets through the prism of investment trusts...
A bargain way to buy Europe’s best
A country’s stock market is not a perfect mirror of its economy. In fact, depending on times and circumstances, the fortunes of the two can diverge significantly. As we head into another complicated year for the old continent, Fidelity European Trust (FEV) hopes to exploit the gap between Europe’s stumbling economy and the high-quality businesses listed on its markets. Their impressive track record suggests the managers might just pull it off. Bull points Clear quality strategyExcellent track record Some downside protectionDiscount to net asset value Bear points Uncertain outlook for EuropeGearing...