November 2017
Strategy
Thin ice...
Our analysis shows the extent to which funds in the UK equity income sector are concentrated on just a few dividend paying stocks…
20 Nov
20 Nov
Fund Research
Chelverton Small Companies Dividend
A small but thoroughly differentiated UK equity income trust with a track record of strong capital and income returns, albeit with very high levels of volatility...
14 Nov
14 Nov
September 2017
Strategy
Big Issue(rs)
We highlight the UK equity trusts that have issued and bought back the most shares over the course of 2017 so far and how these actions have affected shareholders...
13 Sep
13 Sep
Fund Research
Troy Income & Growth
A concentrated UK income trust focused on delivering capital and dividend growth run via a conservative approach...
06 Sep
06 Sep
June 2017
Strategy
What's driving frontier markets?
Can political and economic reforms make a difference when it comes to looking for growth?
27 Jun
27 Jun
Strategy
Signs of continental shift
BlackRock's Stefan Gries explains what's driving opportunities in Greater Europe...
15 Jun
15 Jun
Strategy
MAYDAY!
As the Conservative party founders, we examine the impact of last week’s disastrous election on trusts...
12 Jun
12 Jun
Strategy
The long game
Highlights from BlackRock Income & Growth's annual general meeting...
08 Jun
08 Jun
Strategy
Omnishambles...
Given the huge levels of political-induced uncertainty, we analyse recent drivers and themes within the UK equity market ahead of the upcoming election
07 Jun
07 Jun
Fund Research
BlackRock Frontiers
A growth focused trust which invests in some of the world's most exotic markets, managed by a highly experienced team...
28 Jun
28 Jun
Fund Research
BlackRock Energy and Resources Income
A predominately equity-focused portfolio offering exposure to the global mining and energy sectors which pays a significant yield...
28 Jun
28 Jun
Fund Research
BlackRock Sustainable American Income
An income-orientated US equity trust with a decent track record of outperformance since its change in strategy...
13 Jun
13 Jun
May 2017
Strategy
Income funds in focus
We introduce a new rating system designed by us to identify trusts which generate a real, dependable income without sacrificing capital....
30 May
30 May
Strategy
Storm proofing...
Our research shows dividend cover among UK equity income trusts is at its highest level in decade...
11 May
11 May
March 2017
Strategy
Good things come in small packages...
Mike Prentis, BlackRock’s portfolio manager for smaller companies, explains his rationale for picking companies...
29 Mar
29 Mar
Strategy
Never mind the ballots
Despite political uncertainty in Europe, the continent remains home to some of the world's strongest brands and companies...
15 Mar
15 Mar
Strategy
The long and short of it
BlackRock's Dan Whitestone explains how 'shorting' a company can make money for investors on a falling share price...
10 Mar
10 Mar
January 2017
Strategy
Frontier markets can give you the edge…
Gordon Fraser, portfolio manager for frontier markets at BlackRock, highlights everything investors need to know about high growth frontier markets...
25 Jan
25 Jan
Strategy
Confidence returns to commodities
Tom Holl, co-manager of BlackRock’s Commodities Income Investment Trust, discusses the future for this diverse sector...
06 Jan
06 Jan
December 2016
Strategy
Salvation for Latin America?
BlackRock’s portfolio manager for Latin America, Will Landers, assesses the region’s potential for growth....
19 Dec
19 Dec
Fund Research
BlackRock Greater Europe
A focused and differentiated portfolio of European equities that also has one of the lowest charges compared to its size...
18 Dec
18 Dec
December 2015
Strategy
AIC Flexible Investment: A closer look
We examine the AIC's new sector, and take a closer look at each of the ten funds that will sit in it
10 Dec
10 Dec
Strategy
Investment trusts without the discount volatility
A new breed of investment trusts operates a 'zero discount' policy, meaning they are effectively priced like OEICs...
01 Dec
01 Dec