Bargains to be had if you are brave

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It is common for investment trust shares to trade at a discount, with the total value of the shares being less than the actual value of the investments held by the trust. The average investment trust discount in the UK is currently just over 11%, and companies are becoming obliged to consider taking steps to cut their discounts. Potential investors in investment trust shares should be aware that discounts go in cycles and that there are also strong variations in discounts between and within investment trust sectors.

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Biggest and bravest gamblers retreat from credit crunch

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Hedge funds were until recently enjoying strong growth. However, many have been negatively affected by economic crisis in Russia, and are now being forced to adopt a more cautious approach. Credit lines are being withdrawn, and hedge funds are set to be subject to much closer regulatory scrutiny in the near future. However, it is not clear that officials will be able to make significant changes to the hedge fund industry.

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High-octane work puts power in oil and gas investment

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Tim Guinness, manager of the Investec GSF Global Energy Fund, regards himself as a value investor, seeking growth at the correct price. He feels that there can be no substitute for careful research.

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