Can music bring you record returns? How to make a portfolio sing

A new opportunity may well have attracted investors with a keen ear. On both sides of the Atlantic, musicians have been auctioning off the rights to their songs — often for eye-watering sums. Last year, Bob Dylan sold the rights to his entire back catalogue. Now Dolly Parton is rumoured to be doing the same. … Read more

Billionaire Justin Hemmes adds to his portfolio with purchase of  $22 million Leichardt venue

Billionaire publican Justin Hemmes adds to his portfolio with purchase of $22 million Leichardt venue – after buying up massive block of land for a $50million ‘mega venue’ in Byron Bay By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:30 BST, 18 May 2021 | Updated: 14:30 BST, 18 May 2021 Justin Hemmes has another … Read more

How to review and rebalance your Isa portfolio

Chris Barrett: If you tend to panic during market declines, you should consider a more conservative asset allocation Chris Barrett is the investment director at wealth management firm JM Finn. Asset classes such as stocks, bonds, cash, property, and alternatives like gold, are interconnected yet differ in terms of their exposure to global risks. They tend … Read more

Protect your portfolio from threat of rising prices

Until the numbers get big, inflation usually hovers below the radar. When it soared to 25 per cent in 1975, it dominated conversation in homes and Parliament.  Recently, there has been more chat about the rising cost of living among economists, and some analysts are describing the short-term risk of higher inflation as ‘scary’.  The … Read more

Stop a sudden surge of inflation devaluing your portfolio

The end of national lockdown is now so close that many of us can already imagine that first taste of freedom. The first sip of a cold pint enjoyed with an old friend, the mouthwatering first bite of a long-missed dish served at a local restaurant.  But William Meadon, portfolio manager at investment trust JPMorgan … Read more

BMO MANAGED PORTFOLIO: Income AND growth

BMO MANAGED PORTFOLIO: Income AND growth in a trust with a twist By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 27 February 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 27 February 2021 Investment trust BMO Managed Portfolio is an unusual beast. Under its umbrella sits two portfolios, designed for income and growth investors respectively, that … Read more

Vantage Towers grows sites portfolio to 82,000

Vodafone’s Vantage Towers subsidiary grows portfolio to 82,000 sites ahead of expected £2.6bn listing Vantage announced a partnership with the IoT services firm Sigfox Germany Vodafone’s revenues dipped by 4.7% to just below £10bn in the third quarter Vantage said it expects to hit its full-year earnings target of £454m to £463m  By Harry Wise … Read more

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has built up a £12.5m property portfolio

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis really does put his money where his mouth is because he’s built up a £12.5m property portfolio. Moreover, the TV personality and his wife have given away a huge £20m to charity over the last eight years, while he has also helped the nation to save money with his top tips.   … Read more

Warehouses could deliver the goods in your portfolio

The re-ordering of the retail hierarchy continues. Boohoo, the online fast fashion business, is to acquire Debenhams, and perhaps also Burton, Dorothy Perkins and Wallis, while Asos – the other big name in sexy street style – is set to snap up Topshop.  The stores bearing these traditional High Street names will close forever, although … Read more