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1 Global Income BUY Artemis Global Income Fund 98.5p over 2.5 Hist. 3yr return (%): 48.5 capital growth and The Artemis Global Income Fund aims to achieve a rising income combined with capital growth from a wide range of global investments. The fund mainly invests in global equities but may also have exposures to fixed interest securities. The portfolio has a bias towards medium sized companies, meaning its holdings are different from those of many peers, which often own a familiar list of large stocks. We like the diversification that this fund brings to a portfolio coupled with the attractive dividend yield. Threadneedle Global Equity Income Fund 147p over 3 Hist. 3yr return (%): 43.5 capital growth and Threadneedle Global Equity Income Fund aims to provide income with the potential for capital growth by investing in shares of companies worldwide. We like this fund due to its lower exposure to economically-sensitive stocks and higher exposure to defensive holdings which could cushion the fund against any potential turbulence in markets in the short to medium term. The Fund also pays an attractive dividend yield. BlackRock Global Income Fund 166p over 2.5 Hist. 3yr return (%): 50.5 capital growth and BlackRock Global Income Fund aims to generate an above average level of income compared to the income yield of global share markets, without sacrificing long term The Fund invests primarily in large capitalisation, long established companies in developed markets which are steady dividend payers. Brand names such as Imperial Tobacco, McDonald s, Coca-Cola and Nestlé are examples of the holdings within this fund. 1

2 Fidelity Global Dividend Fund 171p over 2.5 Hist. 3yr return (%): 55.2 Fidelity Global Dividend Fund aims to provide income and long-term capital growth. The fund manager uses a bottom-up approach to investing and places a large emphasis on the sustainability of the dividend and whether the current share price provides an adequate margin of safety. The fund is invested across a variety of sectors and geographies, offering a good level of diversification. Global Growth BUY ML Global Growth Fund (F Class) Hist. 1yr return (%): 125p M&L Global Growth Fund (F Class) is a focused global equities fund targeting high quality growth stocks, with reasonable valuations, listed in both developed, developing and emerging markets. Conflict of Interest warning: Please note there is a clear conflict of interest in us offering this financial product to you. Midas itself will charge commission should you wish to invest in this fund and associates of Midas are manging the fund and may receive fees for doing so. Manchester & London Investment Trust plc 361p Discount (%): over 4 Hist. 1yr return (%): 36.1 The Manchester and London Investment Trust plc is a global equities fund with a bias towards blue chip, high quality, global, growth stocks that are primarily developed market listed. The fund is trading on a significant discount to NAV which looks too wide for the quality of the underlying portfolio. Conflict of Interest warning: Please note there is a clear conflict of interest in us offering this financial product to you. Midas itself will charge commission should you wish to invest in this fund and associates of Midas are manging the fund and may receive fees for doing so. 2

3 Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust Plc 568p Discount (%): -8.4 Hist. 3yr return (%): 67.7 Suitability: For higher risk clients seeking Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust aims to generate capital growth from a global portfolio of immature entrepreneurial companies, typically with a market capitalisation of less than $5bn at the time of initial investment and which are believed to offer long term growth potential. The fund manager looks for disruptive influences with a view that these are the companies that are most likely to produce the new technologies, products and medical therapies of the future which in turn could produce stellar returns. Investors must take a longer term view on this fund as the stocks it invests in are early in their life cycle and the market may take some time to see the opportunity. Gilt, Cash & Note BUY L&G All Stocks Gilt Index 124p over 1.5 Hist. 3yr return (%): 21.4 The L&G All Stocks Gilt Index Trust aims to provide an income by tracking the total return (capital growth plus any income) of UK Government Securities as represented by the FTSE Actuaries British Government All Stocks Index. The fund has the potential to provide some capital growth over the long term and pays a reasonable distribution yield whilst offering a lower level of risk associated with investment grade bonds. Fidelity Sterling Core Plus Bond Fund 154p over 2.5 Hist. 3yr return (%): 38.4 The Fidelity Sterling Core Plus Bond Fund primarily invests in a mix of Sterling denominated (or hedged back to Sterling) government, investment grade corporate, high yield, emerging market and index-linked bonds. Active returns are predominately driven by yield curve positioning, asset allocation, sector allocation and security selection. The aim of the fund is to provide a relative high income with the possibility of This fund may not be appropriate for investors who plan to sell their shares in the fund within 5 years. Investment in the fund should be regarded as a long term investment. 3

4 M&G Global Floating Rate High Yield Fund 101.3p over 4.0 Hist. 1yr return (%): 8.1 The M&G Global Floating Rate High Yield Fund seeks to maximise total return (the combination of income and growth of capital), while generating a high level of income, which may vary over time. The fund invests mainly in floating rate notes (FRNs), which are bonds paying a variable coupon that is adjusted in line with changes in interest rates. The fund focuses on FRNs issued by companies with a low credit rating, which typically pay higher levels of interest to compensate investors for the greater risk of default. Part of the fund may be invested in other fixed income assets, such as government bonds. Asset exposure is gained through physical holdings and the use of derivatives. I shares corporate bond ex financials 128.7p over 3.0 Hist. 3yr return (%): 24.2 Activist candidate: No The I shares corporate bond ex financials seeks to track the performance of an index composed of sterling denominated investment grade corporate bonds issued by non financial organisations. Specialist BUY Polar Capital Technology Trust plc 968p Discount (%): -0.0 Hist. 3yr return (%): Activist candidate: No Suitability: For high risk clients seeking Polar Capital Technology Trust plc aims to maximise capital growth for shareholders through investment in a diversified portfolio of technology companies around the world. Over recent decades the technology industry has been one of the most vibrant, dynamic and rapidly growing segments of the global economy. With such companies often offering substantially faster earnings growth than the broad market. 4

5 Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc 383p Premium (%): 3.0 under 1 Hist. 3yr return (%): 97.6 Activist candidate: No Suitability: For high risk clients seeking Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc is an actively managed, low cost investment trust, investing in a high conviction global portfolio of companies with the aim of maximizing its total return over the long term. The managers look for strong businesses with above-average returns and aim to achieve a greater return than the FTSE All-World Index (in sterling terms) over a five year rolling period. The focus on fast growth firms has resulted in a portfolio with a bias towards companies thriving on the back of technological change. One of our Must Have funds. CF Woodford Equity Income Fund 121p over 3.0 Hist. 1yr return (%): 13.6 capital growth and CF Woodford Equity Income Fund aims to provide investors with long-term appreciation by investing in stocks primarily listed on UK stock exchanges and limits global equity markets exposure to a maximum of 20 per cent of the portfolio. Neil Woodford is one of the most highly regarded fund managers in the UK and his track record is impressive. Woodford managed the Invesco Perpetual High Income Fund for over 25 years and this fund was the best performing fund in the equity income sector during his tenure, turning a 10,000 investment into 230,000. Please remember that past performance is not a guide to future returns. ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Go UCITS ETF 1012p Hist. 1yr return (%): 51.4 capital growth and ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Go UCITS ETF is designed to track the performance of the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation UCITS Index. It is comprised of robotics and automation related companies. In order for inclusion in the Index, companies must be a certain minimum size, their shares must be subject to minimum stock exchange trading volumes and they must be traded on recognised global stock exchanges. 5

6 RobecoSAM Smart Materials Fund 158p Suitability: For medium/higher risk clients seeking RobecoSAM Smart Materials Fund is a fund which invests worldwide in companies that provide technology, products or services relating to the extraction and efficient handling of raw materials, recycling of used resources and innovative alternative materials. One of the biggest themes running through the Fund is the use of robots on manufacturing floors across the globe. Another major theme of the Fund is lightweight materials. The pressure on finite resources continues to increase, driven by population growth and the intensification of use. In many cases, current per capita consumption rates in the West will not be achievable on a global scale. Lightweight and composite materials can help to address this challenge, as simple metals are replaced by more complex yet efficient materials. Pictet Robotics Fund 104.5p Suitability: For medium/high risk clients seeking capital growth over the long term. Pictet Robotics Fund aims to deliver capital growth by investing in companies worldwide with a meaningful exposure to the robotics value chain. Robotics are everywhere and they will become a part of everyday life. Technological innovation has delivered improvements in the performance of digital sensors and microprocessors which, combined with expanded bandwidth capacity, have made robots smaller, cheaper and more efficient. They have also gained in dexterity and flexibility, increasing the breadth of potential applications and their ability to work alongside humans. We can t beat them but we can profit from them. All clients with a Risk Profile equal to Medium/Higher Risk or above should consider this fund. Polar Capital Global Healthcare Growth and Income plc 204p Discount (%): -1.5 over 2.5 Hist. 3yr return (%): 42.0 capital growth and Polar Capital Global Healthcare Growth and Income seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified global portfolio consisting primarily of listed equities issued by healthcare companies involved in pharmaceuticals, medical services, medical devices and biotechnology, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical stocks. It has been a good performer and a Must Have fund paying a reasonable dividend yield, trading at a discount to its NAV and specialises in one of our preferred market sectors. 6

7 Dynamic Bond BUY Henderson Strategic Bond Fund 378p over 4 Hist. 3yr return (%): 13.0 Henderson Strategic Bond Fund aims to provide a return by investing in higher yielding assets including high yield bonds, investment grade bonds, government bonds, preference shares and other bonds. The Fund may also invest in equities. M&G Optimal Income Fund 150p over 3 Hist. 3yr return (%): 12.2 M&G Optimal Income Fund aims to provide a total return (the combination of income and growth of capital) by investing in a broad range of fixed income securities, wherever the manager sees the greatest opportunities. The manager may also hold a portion of the portfolio in company shares when he believes they offer better value than bonds. Columbia Threadneedle Dynamic Real Return 119p over 1 Hist. 3yr return (%): 19.4 Columbia Threadneedle Dynamic Real Return aims to provide a positive real rate of return above inflation, defined as the consumer price index over the medium to longer term. Its aim is to provide a positive return over a three year time period. 7

8 Long/Short BUY Long/Short funds employ a strategy that seeks to provide returns that are uncorrelated to those of the overall stock market. The manager will have long positions in stocks that are expected to appreciate and short positions in stocks that are expected to decline. The addition of modest holdings of long/short funds within a portfolio has the potential to improve returns and possibly lower risk during periods of broad market volatility. Ardevora Global Equity Fund 223p Hist. 3yr return (%): 61.8 capital growth Ardevora Global Equity Fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investments in global equities. The fund runs a 150/50 long/short strategy in which 150 per cent of the portfolio is invested in conventional equity positions while 50 per cent is in derivative positions 'shorting' other equities, or betting that their share prices will fall. The profits from the short positions are then recycled back into the long positions, mitigating any losses in the former. This strategy has proved successful enabling the Fund to outperform its benchmark. A Must Have fund. Columbia Threadneedle Global Extended Alpha Fund 282p Hist. 3yr return (%): 64.9 capital growth and Columbia Threadneedle Global Extended Alpha Fund invests in companies with high or rising returns on capital. This is because the market underappreciates the value of competitive advantages, and the potential for change. Companies with competitive advantages are able to reinvest capital at high rates of return, thereby delivering attractive compound growth. Returns can improve through management action, change within an industry, or as a result of increasing demand. We believe that tactical shorting can add value and enhance risk management. It also enables extended long positions. The fund takes three types of short positions; structurally-challenged companies, relative-value opportunities and tactical shorts. A truly global approach is taken to investing in primarily large cap stocks, selecting opportunities from around the world. Dynamic sector and regional US Passive ETF BUY Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF GBP US$220.2 Over 1.5 Hist. 3yr return (%): 74.7 capital growth and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a passively managed fund that seeks to track the performance of the S&P 500 Index via a full replication strategy which remains fully invested. This minimizes the tracking error. It is a low expense way of tracking the S&P 500 Index which is a widely recognized benchmark of the US stock market that is dominated by the stocks of large US companies. The index includes the 500 leading companies in leading industries of the US economy. 8

9 First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund US$ Over 2 Hist. 3yr return (%): 77.8 capital growth First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before the fund s fees and expenses, of the NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index. To be included in the index the security must be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, the New York Stock Exchange or the NYSE Amex and classified as a technology or telecommunications company according to the Industry Classification Benchmark. Each security must have a minimum market capitalisation of US$500 million, have a three month average daily dollar trading volume of US$1 million, have paid a regular or common dividend within the past 12 months, have a yield of at least 0.5%; have not had a decrease in common dividend per share within the past 12 months; and may not be issued by an issuer currently in bankrupt proceedings. This is evaluated semi annually in March and September. I Shares S&P 500 Information Technology UCITS ETF (IUIT) 510p Hist. 1yr return (%) 51.1 capital growth I Shares S&P 500 Information Technology UCITS ETF objective is to provide investors with a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, and tracks the performance of an index composed of US Information Technology Sector companies as defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). Key benefits are diversified exposure to US companies, direct investment in leading US Companies and gaining single country exposure with a focus on stocks within a specific sector, at a low expense. Powershares QQQ US$138.4 Over 0.5 Hist. 3yr return (%) Powershares QQQ will consist, under most circumstances, of all stocks in the Nasdaq 100 Index. The Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalisation. The fund and index are rebalanced quarterly and reconstituted annually. capital growth 9

10 Our favoured funds You may wish to wait before buying these funds as the short term outlook is not positive. Associates of Midas hold these stocks About the Investment Bulletin: It is issued as a marketing communication. In its preparation, we are not obliged by FCA rules to comply with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research; which include a prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research. It is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity and it does not constitute a personal recommendation. The opinions and suppositions contained within the Investment Bulletin are those of the author and are held at the time of issue. All information contained in it is believed to be correct at the time of issue but cannot be guaranteed. Prices quoted in this newsletter are indicative markets prices only. Prices taken at the times stated. The main assumptions we have used are included in the text. 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