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Magazine - 29 Mar 2018

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The new issue of Shares offers 10 investment trust ideas aimed at long-term investors seeking to get the most out of their ISA.

Also this week: Why Facebook's data scandal matters to UK investors; learn how investing can help fund a second home; and discover how the latest trade war threat has moved the markets.

There is a debate on whether funds and investment trusts should disclose everything in their portfolio. You can also find out which stocks and sectors have done best or worst so far this year.

Editor's View

Dissecting the market to see what's moving up and down

The UK stock market is having a tough time so far in 2018 but not everything is in negative territory

Feature

Where to find Britain's most promising growth companies

New report looks at how smaller companies are benefiting the UK economy

Great Ideas

Taptica caught up in Facebook data drama

Yet the mobile advertising platform says the Facebook problem has no impact on its business model

Great Ideas

Michelmersh has cheap shares and lots of growth

Earnings and cash flow are expected to advance significantly in 2018

News

Reckitt and Glaxo walk away from Pfizer's $20bn auction

Both companies reported the potential acquisition did not meet their checklist

News

This is what protectionism means for the markets

We look at the triggers behind recent share price weakness in many parts of the world

News

Survey reveals the extent to which retail investors are dissatisfied with the funds industry

The CFA Institute releases the findings of important research

Great Ideas

Super set of full year results reinforces our positive view on Quixant

Don't be put off by recent share price weakness; the fundamental investment case remains attractive

Great Ideas

Restore is in a sweet spot as prices go up and it gains scale

Document management and office removals firm trades on a significant discount to its main rival

Great Ideas

We remain positive on Carnival despite recent share price weakness

Concerns over future yield growth have overshadowed decent trading

News

JD Sports to buy beaten-up US retailer part owned by Sports Direct

Sportswear star makes opportunistic US move

Personal Finance

Why the gender pay gap extends to pensions

New research reveals men have much bigger pension pots than women on average

Feature

How low can ETF charges go?

ETFs are low cost ways of investing but now look set to become even cheaper as investors want broad access to equity markets

Feature

Eden Research to yield a rich harvest

Cultivate a position in the agrochemicals play

Feature

Franchise Brands sees a surge in new business

Cold weather and a new marketing plan drives demand for its Metro Rod arm

Investment Trusts

Why some private equity trusts could be attractive in the short-term

Wider than average discounts to NAV and potential asset realisations stand out despite potential negative issues longer term

Feature

The key reasons why Facebook's data scandal matters to UK investors

Many UK investors have exposure to the stock directly or indirectly through funds

Feature

10 investment trusts for your ISA

We've selected 10 superb investment vehicles with a strong track record

Feature

Takeover activity at record pace

Global M&A deals exceed $1tn in a mere three months

Feature

Keep an eye on Kingfisher's cash flow

Does DIY chain operator's drastic cash generation decline have dividend implications?

Feature

How to test the foundations of the property sector

Increased corporate activity in the property sector warrants closer inspection

Personal Finance

Investing can be a good way to help finance a second home

Top hints for raising a deposit, securing a mortgage and letting out your property

Week Ahead

Can Next Fifteen maintain the momentum?

Company has completed nearly £30m worth of deals in last 12 months

Week Ahead

Can UK manufacturing growth recover from an eight-month low in February?

Higher demand and more jobs failed to boost output growth

Feature

What is a C share?

We explain why investment trusts issue C shares and what this means for shareholders

Week Ahead

Topps is 'Out-specialising the Specialists'

UK tile leader is plying its trade in tough market conditions

Funds

Why can't you see all the holdings in most funds and investment trusts?

Asset managers are letting investors down by failing to disclose everything that's in a portfolio

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