David Stevenson

Thursday, 22 May, 2025

Are you ready to dip your toe into private markets?

More investors will own private assets in one form or another in the next few years — but not all strategies are created equal

Friday, 25 April, 2025

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

How can platforms offer such high interest rates?

The use of liquidity tools enables providers to beef up returns on customers’ uninvested cash

Friday, 7 March, 2025

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Aim Isas’ fading appeal may actually help UK private businesses

Ways to invest while taking advantage of business relief

Thursday, 9 January, 2025

Adventurous InvestorPrivate investing

Could 2025 be the year to invest in private markets?

Once the preserve of institutions, private assets are now promoted through semi-liquid funds

Thursday, 14 November, 2024

Adventurous InvestorInvesting in funds

ETFs are becoming an active choice for UK investors

Globally, actively managed ETFs have captured a quarter of flows

Saturday, 7 September, 2024

Adventurous InvestorProperty funds

Why I think these Reits deserve a second look

Care home shortage and a stabilising residential market offer opportunities in rate-sensitive property funds

Thursday, 25 July, 2024

Adventurous InvestorInvesting in funds

I’m a commodities sceptic, but even I see an opportunity in the green transition

Returns have been dismal over the past decade, but investment banks are buying into cleaner energy

Friday, 31 May, 2024

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Has Hargreaves Lansdown seen the light?

Platform group launches index tracker fund product — at long last

Friday, 19 April, 2024

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Fintech finally starts to add up for investors

More firms may be seeking listings in the next year

Saturday, 9 March, 2024

Adventurous InvestorInvesting in funds

Options ETFs give investors a handy hedge

Thursday, 1 February, 2024

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

My left-field investment ideas for 2024

There are plenty of reasons to believe things are going to get more turbulent

Friday, 24 November, 2023

Adventurous InvestorGilts

Go on the defensive: ETFs for a volatile market

Investors naturally gravitate towards more defensive ideas and strategies in times of heightened market concern

Thursday, 26 October, 2023

Adventurous InvestorGilts

Bonds look an attractive option again

Many investors are beginning to buy low-risk government securities

Thursday, 28 September, 2023

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Risks but potential rewards remain in private company investing

The easy money era for private equity is over

Thursday, 10 August, 2023

Adventurous InvestorInvesting in funds

ETFs evolve in the active investing space

Expect more launches if the investment trust drought continues

Wednesday, 12 July, 2023

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Infrastructure investment trusts: a long-term bet

When interest rates fall, these funds should bounce back

Thursday, 15 June, 2023

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Is Japan’s stock finally on the rise again?

The country’s shares still look inexpensive despite a recent rally

Thursday, 11 May, 2023

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Are private markets a route to higher returns?

Only investors with at least a few hundred thousand pounds should take the plunge

Wednesday, 5 April, 2023

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Are venture capital funds about to lift off?

Europe’s VC scene is lagging behind the US

Wednesday, 1 March, 2023

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Healthcare could provide a tonic for bears and bulls alike

Data businesses and medical equipment suppliers are riding long-term trends such as ageing

Tuesday, 24 January, 2023

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

How to research your next investment

The online data sources you need — and many are free

Thursday, 1 December, 2022

Adventurous InvestorCapital markets

Emerging market investors: drop a Bric and pick up a Bimchip

Aim for a select band of countries that outperformed their peers in the past year of crisis

Wednesday, 19 October, 2022

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

Food tech: satisfying investors’ appetite for growth?

Interesting initiatives are emerging — especially in Asia

Thursday, 22 September, 2022

Adventurous InvestorInvesting in funds

Investment trust discounts can provide opportunities

In times of stress, discounts of 40 to 60 per cent are not uncommon

Thursday, 11 August, 2022

Adventurous InvestorInsight & Comment

How to own a fraction of a Warhol

Fractional ownership of artworks is becoming big business — but does it stand up as an investment?