Anthony Nutt is to hand over management of Jupiter Income from 1 January ahead of his retirement in 2014.
Today's the day you sort out your investments
How to be a savvy investor
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Our best investment decisions of 2012
This year saw recent graduate Ed Towner make his first venture into the investment market, while old hand Liz Phillips reveals how her Isa and pension funds are doing.
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Give a child a Christmas present that keeps on growing
Your children may be expecting a stocking full of toys this Christmas, but investing in their future could prove to be a far more beneficial gift.
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Another BRIC in the wall
The traditional emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) haven't performed as well as expected over the past 12 months paving the way for new EM kids on the block.
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Five investment tips for winter
If you think the winter months are gloomy, think again. There are plenty of top investment opportunities that may benefit from the colder months and put a spring back into your step.
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Don't just drink wine this Christmas, invest in it
Rising demand and vintage crops have boosted the prospects of wine as an investment in recent years – but investors do need to tread carefully as it's a risky business.
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Should you invest in the medal metals market?
The chances of winning a gold, silver or bronze medal are long over, but there are other ways to get your hands on these precious metals and they could be a great investment.
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How to invest in your child's future
Paying off the school fees is always a financial headache, so why not prepare for the future and safely invest some money for when you need it?
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Keep these dog funds on a tight leash
There's always lots of coverage on funds that perform well but how about the ones you should stay away from? We give you the lowdown on everything you need to know.
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Are corporate bonds becoming risky?
Many experts believe the once heavenly sector of corporate bonds is set for a rocky patch, but are investors aware of how this could affect their finances?
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Sniffing out the latest news
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Bonds are up 13% already this year - but yields have fallen and next year looks risky, says one top fund manager and financial adviser.
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Administrators have been called in to wine portfolio manager Vinance PLC - emphasising once more the real risk of unregulated investments.
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For the first time ever, global emerging market funds topped investors' bestseller list last month, showing they're prepared to take on more risk in the hope of making more money.
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Investors are risking losing thousands of pounds because they don't check who they are giving their money to.
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Credit ratings agency Moody's has downgraded France from its enviable AAA to Aa1 – and it could be downgraded again.
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The FTSE 100 sank to its lowest point for ten weeks, following the US budget worries and uncertainty in the Eurozone.
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Income-seeking investors aren't going for the top income producing stocks - while at the other extreme of the risk-reward graph, should investors be tempted by Nigerian banks?
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Tracker funds and funds of funds see falling sales - but stock market gains mean the amount invested in them is more than ever before.
Things you
need to know
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What is the best investment strategy?
There are many different investment strategies - each with a capacity to deliver good returns - but the most basic one is 'buy low, sell high'.
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How do I work out how much I'm being charged on my investment fund over a year?
Sadly, it's not as straightforward as looking at the annual management charge although naturally you might think it would.
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What are investment clubs? Are they worth joining?
Investment clubs are usually when a group of friends or work colleagues pool their spare cash to buy and sell shares on the stock market.
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Is there any truth behind 'sell in May, go away, come back on St Leger day'?
The adage suggests that it is best to stay out of the market during certain periods, but this could be costly.
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Why aren't shares issued on certificates any longer?
If you buy shares today, then you are likely to hold them in a nominee name or similar.
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Should I be suspicious about a man who's offered to sell me company shares?
Yes, you should be very suspicious. Don't talk to anyone who calls out of the blue about investments and never give them your bank details.
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What are alternative investments? Are they worth a punt?
The term 'alternative investments' doesn't have a proper definition, but in its broadest sense.
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What are venture capital trusts? Are they worth a punt?
They are known in full as Venture capital trusts and have been around since April 1995.
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How will the gender equality ruling affect the cost of life cover?
There are two categories of what's called socially responsible investment – green and ethical investment.