AJ Bell’s Mould: Five investment themes to watch in 2024
Mould has drawn up a shortlist of the factors that could come into play
Mould has drawn up a shortlist of the factors that could come into play
European equity funds bruised by global manufacturing slowdown
Shareholders are predicted to receive £78.7bn in income for the year
Six investors outline their thoughts on markets for the final quarter of the year and beyond
Some investors see opportunity amid the volatility
Michael Haigh and Jules Penel will be based in firm’s London office
But gold and a weaker US dollar could make next year more interesting for investors
They play a multi-faceted role within portfolios and, despite a few short-term headwinds, it’s impossible to deny the strength of the story
Russia’s weaponising of fossil fuels could trigger a wave of business closures
Fossil fuels are being shunned by investors, but record payouts mean sector could still worth adding to portfolios
Five of the Edinburgh manager’s funds and trusts are nursing 20% losses
Brent crude is at $105 p/b, while gold, nickel and wheat prices are up 40% due to disruption from Russia-Ukraine war