The best and worst performing funds in August 2024 Investing Funds focusing on North American smaller companies were the worst performing in the UK last month, as a weakening dollar and fears over a US recession shook the market. North American Smaller Companies funds fell by 3.3 per cent in August, followed by funds focusing on China (-2.9 per cent), commodities (-2.3 per cent) and [...]
Beachside buying: One in six DIY investors pick portfolios by the pool Investing One in six do-it-yourself UK investors are indulging in sun,sand, and stockpicking by managing their portfolios at the poolside, new research has revealed. Some 20 per cent of male investors and 11 per cent of female investors admitted to buying and selling stocks by the pool, according to a 1,000 person study from digital investment [...]