It's the new retro fashion for investment trusts
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There are signs of a revival in the investment trust sector as many trusts begin to acknowledge what they must do to attract new retail investors. Many are taking advantage of the abolition of advanced corporation tax to buy back their shares, and stronger emphasis is being placed on shareholder value. The sector has been characterized by underperformance for some time, but it appears that this may now be coming to an end.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Forget Young Turk managers and stick with experience
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Investors looking for direction at a time of great upheaval, as has been seen after the terrorist attacks in the US, should avoid the adventurous managers who run many actively-managed funds. Instead, they should stick with experienced managers and should seek balanced diversification in order to manage risk.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Try out the tactics but stick with the strategy
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Investors must take care to distinguish between trading and strategic considerations. A clear long-term plan must predominate, but it is also worth looking for attractive short-term investments.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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