ArchivesMagazine - 24 Oct 2019Is Halfords a bargain or a value trap? Should investors steer clear of auto and cycling products firm or back the recovery plan? 24 October 2019|Under The Bonnet Issue: 24 Oct 2019 - Page 42 < Higher quality of earnings failing to support FTSE 100 Why US earnings fears look overdone > Issue: 24 Oct 2019 - Page 42 | Contents Next: Why US earnings fears look overdone Previous: Higher quality of earnings failing to support FTSE 100 Find out how to deal online from £1.50 in a SIPP, ISA or Dealing account. James Crux Issue Contents Ask Tom 'Should I wait to dip into my retirement pot?' Editor's View Look beyond FAANGs and Unicorns to tech’s enduring strengths Exchange-Traded Funds Why investors are worried about getting their money back from ETFs Feature Which assets perform the best in bear markets Why US earnings fears look overdone Funds Concentrated funds: more risk, more reward? Great Ideas Trust Merchants to deliver on its income and value goals Smart Metering Systems looks a savvy portfolio addition Great Ideas Update ICG Enterprise delivers strong first half Steady progress at Avast getting deserved recognition from investors This trust remains an emerging markets gem Royal Mail under threat from industrial action Investment Trusts Growth strategies at investment trusts under scrutiny in third quarter Main Feature The £5,000 challenge News The long wait for clarity on Brexit goes on Bidding war for Just Eat Red flag alert on UK corporate debt Russ Mould Higher quality of earnings failing to support FTSE 100 Talking Point Learning the lessons from Woodford woes Under The Bonnet Is Halfords a bargain or a value trap?