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Investors naturally gravitate towards more defensive ideas and strategies in times of heightened market concern
Many investors are beginning to buy low-risk government securities
The easy money era for private equity is over
Expect more launches if the investment trust drought continues
When interest rates fall, these funds should bounce back
The country’s shares still look inexpensive despite a recent rally
Only investors with at least a few hundred thousand pounds should take the plunge
Europe’s VC scene is lagging behind the US
Data businesses and medical equipment suppliers are riding long-term trends such as ageing
The online data sources you need — and many are free
Aim for a select band of countries that outperformed their peers in the past year of crisis
Interesting initiatives are emerging — especially in Asia
In times of stress, discounts of 40 to 60 per cent are not uncommon
Fractional ownership of artworks is becoming big business — but does it stand up as an investment?
Funds tracking energy storage groups will probably lock in longer gains than those linked to resources
Groups buoyed by a boom in bulker rates and generous dividends
The drivers behind higher carbon prices seem unstoppable
Spiralling demand for renewable energy generation presents an investment opportunity
David Stevenson looks back and finds some very mixed results
Short and leveraged trackers can provide some short-term protection
In a global market where everything seems correlated, finding assets that buck the trend can be tricky
There are considerable environmental and tax benefits but these have to balanced against the long-term and illiquid nature of the assets
From artworks to digital racehorses, real money is being made
Digital infrastructure Reits have high valuations, but serve a sector with accelerating demand
Even after recent share price rises, investors can find value
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