ArchivesMagazine - 04 Oct 2018The 25 most important companies in the world Why they matter and how you can invest 04 October 2018|Feature|by Steven Frazer Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X (Twitter) Share by Email < Venture capital trusts offer significant tax benefits but are they suitable for all investors? Alternatives to Fundsmith’s new global smaller companies trust > Issue: 04 Oct 2018 - Page 31 | Contents Next: Alternatives to Fundsmith’s new global smaller companies trust Previous: Venture capital trusts offer significant tax benefits but are they suitable for all investors? 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 Steven Frazer Issue Contents Editor's View Can mining ever be seen as an ethical investment? Feature Why the oil price is at a four-year high The 25 most important companies in the world Funds Alternatives to Fundsmith’s new global smaller companies trust Great Ideas Great chance to buy top notch FTSE 100 stock Ferguson for a nice price Time is right for LoopUp’s remote meetings revolution Carnival continues to deliver CVS remains a compelling pet project Our Great Idea on Savannah is off to a strong start Third quarter update for our picks of the year News Time to sell Royal Mail shares as the once-attractive dividend looks unsustainable Airline sector still in the danger zone as cost and operational pressures intensify Housebuilders hit by foreign buyers’ tax plan What Shurgard’s €2.4bn IPO means for UK self-storage plays Ocado, Just Eat, Rightmove and others selected for new reliable growth’ list Aston Martin and Funding Circle endure shaky starts after floating on the stock market Personal Finance Should I overpay my mortgage or invest the cash? Russ Mould Why US equities seem to be passing the stress test (for now) Venture Capital Trusts Venture capital trusts offer significant tax benefits but are they suitable for all investors?