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Magazine - 13 Feb 2020

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Would you like some help getting started with investing? Read the first part of Shares' new series which explains everything you need to know about making money from the markets.

Also this week: the UK firms facing supply chain risks amid China's coronavirus outbreak. Find out why Lindsell Train continues to see outflows from its key funds. And read Shares' analysis of electric car play Tesla after its share price surge.

Find out about the performance metric name-checked by Fundsmith's manager Terry Smith and discover what your weekly shop can tell you about two consumer goods giants.

Great Ideas

The asset manager in hot demand for income and ESG funds

Liontrust's shares are soaring and we think there is a lot more to come as its reputation grows

News

Infrastructure stocks diverge on HS2 hopes and energy price fears

Construction stocks soared on high speed rail approval while renewable funds plunged on fears about future income

Great Ideas

Lok'n Store continues to impress

Storage firm reports like-for-like revenue growth of 7% for the first half of its financial year

Great Ideas

Ocado shares gain on global expansion plans

Online grocery play remains our top pick in the retail sector thanks to its long-term growth potential

Great Ideas

Why Rank Group has some serious momentum

Analysts' earnings expectations have increased more than 20% over the last six months

Great Ideas

Smart Metering Systems now has a quoted rival in Calisen

Calisen has weaker installation capacity and a smaller presence among independent energy suppliers which are taking market share

Editor's View

What your weekly shop can tell you about Unilever and Reckitt

The consumer goods giants are struggling to get back on a path to growth

News

Micro Focus rethink could scupper takeover hopes

Company plans change in sales approach after strategic review

News

Why the Lindsell Train funds sell-off is continuing

Manager Nick Train suggests negativity about two key holdings is unwarranted

Russ Mould

Will the global M&A love-in end in tears?

Why the 'urge to merge' could be a warning sign for investors

Great Ideas

Why we still like Tate & Lyle

Food producer has the ingredients for long-term global growth

Under The Bonnet

Why Tesla shares can't continue to motor

Valuation of electric car maker has soared beyond reasonable metrics

Ask Tom

What do I need to know about the Scottish budget?

AJ Bell pensions expert discusses what's changed north of the border

News

Investigating the China supply chain risk facing UK firms

Shares are already being sold off as investors switch on to the issue

First-time Investor

Getting started with investing

What to think about and how to do it

Funds

Sortino ratio: a smart way to measure fund performance

This method of judging risk against return is employed by top fund manager Terry Smith

Education

Stocks and sectors that move the S&P 500 and NASDAQ

You might be surprised how a handful of stocks have so much influence over an index worth $28tn

Investment Trusts

What's the catch with investment trusts yielding above 5%?

We explain how certain trusts can generate a high yield and pick two to buy

Personal Finance

Top tips for picking a current account

Choosing the right place for your day-to-day cash can make a material difference to your finances

Feature

You don't need a lot of money to start investing

It is possible to start saving as little as £50 a month and soon have an investment portfolio but just watch those charges

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