Do TV and Film Investments Make Money?

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Trends in television The introduction of video-on-demand (VOD) services including Amazon and Netflix has revolutionised the way we watch TV. They are each gaining millions of new subscribers each year and produce ever more of their own award-winning…

GOLDMAN SACHS: Half the FTSE 100 is owned by foreigners who might sell if there is a Brexit

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Goldman Sachs analyst Sharon Bell and her team produced this excellent chart of who owns what in the FTSE 100: Goldman Sachs Unsurprisingly, about half the market is owned by people who live outside the UK. Only a tiny sliver is owned…

Should you invest in a VCT? Investors can get tax-free dividends and a 30% income tax break – but beware the risks

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The tightening of the screw on tax perks and investment limits for pension saving is tempting higher earners to add risky venture capital trusts and enterprise investment schemes to their retirement planning.  Those who have already filled…

Europe stocks slump as investors flock to bonds

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Equity markets around the world retreated yesterday as unease over central bank policy and Britain’s looming referendum on EU membership sent investors flocking to bonds. “Global stocks slumped as investors sought the safety of government…

UK’s FTSE 250 has more to worry about than Brexit

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UK mid-caps face signs of economic slowdown and pressure from a long period of outperformance Investors in UK equities are being reminded of the quip from one of Bill Clinton’s election strategists, as they struggle for clear signals on the…

Does crowdfunding growth make it a contender?

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Crowdfunding is a way in which individuals, businesses and organisations can raise money to finance or refinance their activities via internet-based portals called crowdfunding platforms. Debt-based crowdfunding is usually by way of peer-to-peer…

“We put £500,000 into Aim shares to avoid inheritance tax”

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Bernard Dokelman and his wife have assets of £4m - and a plan to dramatically reduce the amount of inheritance tax owed Bernard Dokelman knows that things are likely to be tougher for his children than they were for him. In particular,…

UK investors opting for fixed income over equities

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The Investment Association’s retooled monthly statistics revealed fixed income was the asset class of choice among UK retail investors in April, while equity funds fell out of favour. Fixed income funds brought in the highest…

FTSE 250 Valuation and forecast – UK Value Investor

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By John Kingham - UK Value Investor My latest FTSE 250 valuation and forecast could be a bit of a damp squib because neither the valuation nor the forecast capital gains are particularly exciting (how’s that for an enticing opening paragraph?). As…

UK equity market could fall 15% under Brexit

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Study into effects of Brexit has found the wider European equity market could also fall 8%. A recent study has found the equity market in the UK could plummet 15%, should Britain decide to leave the EU in June this year. It looks into the…
Alternative

BE DIFFERENT! How to play the Alternative Investment Market

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Look at the list of best-performing shares on the Alternative Investment Market (Aim) over the past year, and you'll find more than a few surprises. Most people assume all mining stocks have been battered by the collapse in commodity prices,…