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Magazine - 15 Oct 2020

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Shuffling the pack: how income funds are turning to different stocks for dividends.

Shares talks to various fund managers about how they've changed their portfolios and the team reveal two of their favourite income funds.

Other investment ideas in this issue include a credit checking group that's just won the backing of well-respected fund manager Nick Train.

News

Regulators on both sides of the pond size up big tech targets

Amazon, Apple, Facebook and others could face lawmaker backlash

News

AIM index regains strength and US tech stocks rally again

We look at the key risers and fallers on the market over the past week

Great Ideas

It's worth paying up for quality compounder Experian

Even fund manager Nick Train has been happy to pay top dollar for the stock

News

Leisure sector hit by Boris' latest lockdown restrictions

The Government's new three-tier restrictions framework lands yet another blow on beleaguered travel and leisure operators

News

Vodafone could raise stakes in TalkTalk buyout battle

Toscafund is currently leading the charge to buy the telecoms group

Great Ideas

Mid Wynd is reaping the benefits of strong Asian exposure

Our investment idea is now more than 17% ahead of the entry price

News

Hipgnosis rival Round Hill Music to float new trust on UK stock market

It is hoping to generate 9% to 11% total return for investors each year

News

Forget tech, solar and clean energy is the hot sector in 2020

Solar and wind stocks have soared this year, but not all renewable funds have felt the benefit

Great Ideas

Snap up IP Group before it starts selling more assets

The successful exit from Ceres Power is potentially the first of many over the next few years

Russ Mould

Reasons why cryptocurrencies are creeping higher

Bitcoin is trading close to a 12-month high

Great Ideas

Volution plans to resume dividends in 2021

Ventilation specialist sees strong start to new financial year

Editor's View

European stock recovery is picking up pace

Take note of positive earnings surprises in retail and pharma and tentative signs of a banking sector rebound

Ask Tom

Will the state pension age go up to 75?

A reader is troubled by the progressive rise in when the state pension is paid out

Exchange-Traded Funds

ETF providers quick to launch more ethical funds

They are also being more targeted in how the market is filtered

Feature

Shuffling the pack: How income funds are turning to different stocks for dividends

Investment experts reveal how they've found new sources of income following widespread dividend cuts

Under The Bonnet

The US market presents a massive opportunity for Flutter Entertainment

It is the leader in US online sports betting through its FanDuel and FoxBet brands

Personal Finance

Personal finance tips for small business owners

How technology and careful management of cash and costs can really help

Feature

Why investors need to do their homework on rivals and suppliers

Knowing which firms matter to your investments could help you achieve better returns

Funds

Where to shift your money as suspended property funds reopen

Investors might be better suited switching to property investment trusts as they don't have the same structural issues

First-time Investor

Price to book can be a good way to value banks and housebuilders

This valuation metric is often used by companies seeking takeover opportunities

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