Back in the summer of 2021, we suggested the Chinese government?s clampdown on technology companies and its deeper involvement in the private sector ? which it accused of having been ?hijacked by capital? ? risked causing an exodus of foreign investment. We also put forward a list of Asia-Pacific investment companies with low exposure to China, so investors could reduce their risk but still keep t

Equity income trusts in demandCity of London most boughtScottish Mortgage, Finsbury Growth & Income divide opinionWith conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine creating uncertainty, and investors grappling with cost-of-living pressures as falling inflation is expected to be a drawn-out process, dependable income trusts have proved popular on the AJ Bell platform over the past month.At the same time

Number of high yielding trusts up since February35 equities-focused trusts offer 4% yield or moreBut Stifel says watch out for automatic cutsWhilst UK inflation cooled more than expected last month, June's 7.9% reading remains far higher than the Bank of England's 2% target and prices are still going up, which means investors still need to protect portfolios from the 'cruellest tax' with dividends

With banks still very much the focus of the market's attention, should investors rethink not just their direct exposure to the sector through individual stocks but also their indirect exposure through funds and investment trusts with large weightings in the sector?Shares has examined some of the funds and trusts with the largest reported exposure to financial firms as a proportion of total assets

Investors looking to build a diversified portfolio with an emphasis on income ought to look at Henderson Far East Income (HFEL), an investment trust which is currently yielding more than 8% and has raised its dividend annually for the last 15 years.While Asia may not occur straight away as a predictable source of cash flows and income, profits and dividends have been growing strongly and the regio

During volatile market conditions and high inflation, investors are looking for ways to protect their income. Investment trusts have an income advantage which is particularly important for seekers of rising payouts.This is because they are able to hold back up to 15% of the income they receive from their investments in their revenue reserves. They can use these reserves to boost dividends during l

With inflation eating away at investors' income, high-yield trusts can look very appealing. However, the big question investors should ask before committing themselves is just how sustainable are the dividend streams?In this article we analyse four of the highest-yielding trusts, with a diverse mix of income generation, from European real estate and specialist lending to solar assets and Far Easte

A silver lining of the weak performance of Asian stocks in 2021 is it has pushed up dividend yields.This is reflected in the yields available from UK-domiciled Asian income funds, some of which are running at 6%-plus.The top performing fund on a three-year view is Schroder Asian Income Z Acc (B5BJ7M1), though it offers a more modest yield of 3.2%.The excellent long-term track record is marked by s

Investors looking for anomalies in the investment trust space should cast an eye on one name in the Asian equity income space.In recent years, Aberdeen Asian Income (AAIF) has generally been the most unpopular of the five trusts in this sector based on how it has typically traded on the biggest discount to net asset value.However, what's interesting is the fact it is now the best performing stock

In 2021, as we move into the recovery phase of the coronavirus crisis, emerging markets are rebounding sharply. In this article we explore why you should consider investing in this space and the case for looking at some of the less well-explored options alongside the dominant Chinese market.2020 proved a very up and down year for emerging markets (EM), which plunged to record lows in March amid th

As the city of Wuhan ends its 11-week quarantine, it seems that life in China is more or less getting back to 'normal'. Although a handful of new virus cases are being reported, the draconian measures the government took to limit the virus mean the country is recovering just as the rest of the world goes into lockdown.Cinemas and schools have reopened in many provinces and traffic is back to norma

This year has seen 233 London-listed companies either cancel, cut or suspend their dividends, principally because of the coronavirus crisis. This is terrible news for anyone who relies on their investments for income.In many instances, even previously-declared dividends are not going to be paid, a terrifying trend only seen during times of massive distress that has returned as fiscal prudence beco

It is always fascinating to get insight into fund managers' views on their stock picking decisions and so we've spoken to range of managers about their best and worst calls in 2019.The managers in this article discuss a range of stocks on both the UK market and ones listed overseas.WILL JAMESDeputy head of European Equities at Aberdeen Standard InvestmentsMEDIOBANCA - GOOD CALL'European banks in a

It is always fascinating to get insight into fund managers' views on their stock picking decisions and so we've spoken to range of managers about their best and worst calls in 2019.The managers in this article discuss a range of stocks on both the UK market and ones listed overseas.WILL JAMESDeputy head of European Equities at Aberdeen Standard InvestmentsMEDIOBANCA - GOOD CALL'European banks in a

Income is highly desired by investors but it not always easy to find sustainable dividends. This week's edition of Shares dives into this theme and looks at income choices from the perspective of three different product classes: shares, exchange-traded funds and investment trusts.We've analysed these products from different angles to help you get an edge when looking for income choices. In this we

The quest for income remains at the top of the agenda for many investors. While UK interest rates have started to go up, they are still low relative to history and so cash savings accounts are unlikely to offer any decent levels of interest.For example, the best paying instant access cash savings rate is currently 1.5% from Goldman Sach's new Marcus service and Kent Reliance. Fixed-rated accounts

Income-seeking investors may want to investigate Asia, where improving corporate governance and fast-growing earnings are helping to drive dividend growth despite the prevailing negative sentiment towards emerging markets.Dividends from companies across the Asia Pacific region leapt 15.9% to a record £222.6bn over the past 12 months. That compares with average dividend growth across the rest of t

For many investors, the person running an investment trust is a key part of the reason they choose it. They may be attracted to a fund manager's impressive track record, contrarian style or the years of experience they bring.What many investors fail to appreciate is that there's someone sitting above the fund manager overseeing the investment trust. That's the board of directors. They play a very

Global economic power has moved decidedly eastward to the world's most populous region over the past few decades, China and India in particular. Growth and income hungry investors should therefore take a good look at the Asia Pacific region to see if it fits their risk profile, also factoring in investment time horizon.Far East earnings are seeing their best trend in seven years. Equity valuations

If you want to diversify your portfolio income and access the main bright spot in a sluggish global economy you could consider Henderson Far East Income (HFEL).The trust looks to provide a high level of dividends and capital appreciation over the long term, from investments traded on the Pacific, Australasian, Japanese and Indian stock markets.It trades at a modest 1.9% premium to net asset value