ArchivesMagazine - 09 Apr 2020What are stocks and shares? We discuss the case for buying equities and some of the risks involved 09 April 2020|First-time Investor|by Ian Conway Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X (Twitter) Share by Email < Finding income in a sea of dividend cuts Infrastructure trusts have been a saviour to investors > Issue: 09 Apr 2020 - Page 39 | Contents Next: Infrastructure trusts have been a saviour to investors Previous: Finding income in a sea of dividend cuts Find out how to deal online from £1.50 in a SIPP, ISA or Dealing account. Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X (Twitter) Share by Email Ian Conway Issue Contents Ask Tom What do I need to know before I start drawing down on my pension? Editor's View Help the coronavirus fight now and profit later Feature Finding income in a sea of dividend cuts Experts are feeling more optimistic about Chinese stocks and funds First-time Investor What are stocks and shares? Funds Vanguard’s little-known active fund beats Alliance Trust and Witan Great Ideas Why Microsoft could thrive despite coronavirus crisis Buy Civitas for resilient income credentials Fundsmith upbeat despite difficult market conditions Investment Trusts Infrastructure trusts have been a saviour to investors News Market’s attention turns to exit strategy £1.6bn fundraising frenzy: companies tap markets to ensure their survival Trading platforms see surge in demand amid market volatility UK Treasury reported to be considering strategic companies bailout UK industrials ‘unlikely’ to breach debt covenants Lindsell Train’s Japanese fund soars ahead Scottish Investment Trust denies ‘style drift’ Times are hard for value fund managers Personal Finance Five steps to get your finances recession-proof Russ Mould Insurers start to follow banks with dividend cuts