August’s good, bad and the ugly fund performers
Gold, Japanese and emerging markets funds enjoyed a strong August, while absolute return funds had a month to forget, as did Neil Woodford.
Gold
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Gold rallies to highest level this year after North Korea missile launch
The price of gold surged to its highest level so far this year in the wake of North Korea firing a missile over Northern Japan.
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7IM reveals ‘highest ever’ gold exposure
Seven Investment Management has upped gold exposure across its funds to the highest ever level in anticipation of a potential market correction.
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Investors rush to gold following rising North Korea tensions
The stand-off between US president Donald Trump and North Korea has led to a spike in gold and silver prices, with financial markets adopting a safety first attitude in the immediate aftermath of escalating tensions.
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Brexit: Five charts to show how the vote has hit investors
One year on from the shock of the Brexit referendum and the UK’s decision to leave the EU, we delve into the data to find out exactly how the result has hit investments.
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Election doubts and terrorism fears spark soaring gold sales
Gold sales have soared in the past week after doubts over Theresa May’s ability to win the election, coupled with an increased terrorist threat.
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Gold sales soar in reaction to snap election
Physical gold sales soared on Tuesday after prime minister Theresa May called a snap general election, according to The Pure Gold Company.
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PA ANALYSIS: Go for gold amid political chaos and reinflation
Brexit, the US missile attack on Syria and new tensions with Iran, North Korea and Russia have all helped to bring gold into play in recent weeks.
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Wealth Manager Profile: WH Ireland’s Roderick Buchanan
WH Ireland wealth management head Roderick Buchanan talks about overhauling the business, embracing the digital age and why a ‘sensible’ investment style is best for clients.
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Forget the Vix – new ways to profit from volatility
Geopolitical uncertainty is on the rise but the Vix Index is at historic lows. Is there really still an investment case for trying to harness volatility?
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Investors bullish on UK but gold craze confirms geopolitical fears
UK investors showed a “renewed confidence” in British-based assets in February but the continued popularity of gold points to lingering fears over political tensions, according to Lloyds Private Bank.
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Investors’ fears on Europe misplaced – WH Ireland
WH Ireland’s head of wealth management Roderick Buchanan has been regaining confidence in European equities in spite of “huge” political risks.