Liquid assets: the case for UK water investments

Iain McCombie shares his views on the UK Growth Trust's performance and the current market conditions.

Matthew Brett and Jared Anderson explore Japan's revival and companies poised for global expansion.

An update from fund managers Peter Singlehurst and Robert Natzler, covering investment trends, portfolio performance, and market outlook.

The Diversified Growth Fund aims to achieve (after deduction of costs) an annualised return over five years that is at least 3.5 per cent more than UK base rate, a positive return over three-year periods and annualised volatility of returns below 10 per cent.

The Defensive Growth Fund aims to achieve (after deduction of costs): an annualised return over five years that is 3.5% more than UK Base Rate, a positive return over three-year periods and annualised volatility of returns below 10%. There is no guarantee that a positive return will be achieved over three year periods, or any time period, and capital may be at risk.

The Multi Asset Growth Fund aims to achieve (after deduction of costs): an annualised return over five years that is 3.5 per cent more than UK Base Rate, a positive return over three-year periods and annualised volatility of returns below 10 per cent.

Actively-managed exposure to different asset classes, compatibility with a 'sustainable economy', and attractive returns over the long term at lower risk than equities.

Investment across a wide range of asset classes with the aim of achieving attractive long-term returns at lower risk than equities.

We look to deliver attractive returns over the long term with reduced volatility, via a portfolio invested across a broad range of asset classes.