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FCSS Kingel 05 Nov 2015

October's 10 most-bought trusts nvestment trusts invested in UK and global equities dominated Interactive Investor's most-bought list in October, with Scottish Mortgage (SMT) and Woodford Patient Capital (WPCT) holding onto the top spots.Scottish Mortgage, a Rated Fund on our sister website Money Observer, was the most-bought trust for the sixth consecutive month in October. The £3.2 billion global generalist has been Interactive Investor's most popular closed-ended fund for 19 of the past 20 months due in part to its strong long-term performance record and low fees.Scottish Mortgage is the second best-performing trust in the 36-fund large global sector over three, five and 10 years to 1 November, returning 89%, 110% and 278% in share price gains respectively, and boasts an ongoing charges figure of just 0.51%.UK equity income starsScottish Mortgage was unseated from the top spot for only one month in April this year when UK equities trust Woodford Patient Capital replaced it after its record-breaking launch in the same month.The latter was the second most-bought trust in October for the third consecutive month. This is despite Woodford Patient Capital having shed 10% of its value in the three months to 1 November while it trades on the second highest share price to net asset value (NAV) premium in the UK all companies sector (6.1%).Money Observer Rated Fund Finsbury Growth & Income (FGT) climbed one place from September to be the third most-bought fund in October. The enduringly popular trust is the third UK equity income vehicle to make it into the top 10 in October, underling investors' continued thirst for yield in a low interest rate environment.Fellow Money Observer Rated Fund City of London (CTY) as well as the Edinburgh Investment Trust (EDIN) - a former charge of Neil Woodford - were the other two UK equity trusts to make it into Interactive Investor's top 10 in October, as the fifth and ninth most bought trusts respectively.Despite a worrying period for Edinburgh following Woodford's departure in January 2014, the trust has performed well under new manager Mark Barnett and over one year has returned 16.6%; this makes it the second best performer in the sector during the period.In contrast City of London has struggled, returning just 7.3% over one year and shedding 3% over three months. However, City has more of an income bias than Edinburgh, yielding 4% compared to 3.3% from the former, while it has raised its dividend every year for the past 50.Special favouritesHigh-profile specialist trusts also continued to prove popular in October. The Biotech Growth Trust (BIOG) fell one place from September to be the fourth most-bought last month as the volatility seen in the biotechnology sector over the summer appears to be abating.While over three months Biotech Growth has shed a painful 20.5%, it has recovered some ground recently, with shares gaining 4% last month.BlackRock World Mining (BRWM) also continued to prove popular despite the steep losses seen in recent months and years as it clung onto its place as sixth most-bought trust. This is thanks in part to the trust's impressive 9.4% yield, although doubts continue to be raised about the sustainability of this dividend.Fidelity China Special Situations (FCSS) also climbed one place to eight most-bought trust in October as a strong rally in Chinese markets last month helped manager Dale Nicholls to recover some of the steep losses endured over the summer.[link]

SGP oldjoe1 05 Nov 2015

Supergroup, Hargreaves L View............... SGP SupergroupHargreaves Landsdown .........imply profit to BEAT full year expectations and considering SPECIAL DividendsHL COMMENT (5 NOVEMBER 2015)The latest trading update from Supergroup shows further strong Like-for-like (LFL) sales growth of 15% on top of a strong pace of new store openings, leading to retail sales growth of 30%. Gross margins are ahead of expectations, suggesting a good H1 profit outcome, albeit against weak comparatives. Wholesale performance shows growth of +8%, even after a negative currency impact. The shares rose by over 3% in early trading.Second half comparatives are tougher, but the Group enters the period with £80m of net cash, up £13m since year end. Range development sees focus on womenswear and new Sports and Snow categories launching. Full year profit is expected to be in line with expectations, though some will interpret today's statement as a nudge upwards.Space growth continues, with 11 stores opened, 8 overseas. The group is adding to its German portfolio and developing its Chinese joint venture. The resetting of the US business is underway, after an earlier hiccup.Our view:First half trading shows Supergroup trading well and confidently executing its strategy of expanding the international store base, as well as further building out the UK estate.Fashion is intrinsically risky; the more fashionable a retailer is trying to be, the more risks it has to take that its customers will look at the clothes and shudder. Get it right though, and the frocks fly out of the shops at outrageous price tags.SuperGroup had a few wobbles in the early years after listing. A relatively young, fast growing business, it quickly ran into growing pains as its infrastructure struggled to keep pace with demand. Management was also tested and eventually, CEO and co-founder Julian Dunkerton handed over the reins to Mr Sutherland, in order to concentrate on the branding and design. That's left the creative side of the business under the control of someone who clearly has flair, with a retailer accustomed to running a large, complex business in charge of the mechanics. That makes a lot of sense to us.The group has £80m of net cash and aims to start paying dividends in the current year. Analysts are penciling in a payment of 20.0p for FY16, which equates to a yield of 1.3% (variable and not guaranteed). The group will also consider special dividends and share buybacks as a way of returning excess cash to shareholders.Fashion can be risky, but the Superdry brand has shown it can travel well and the business is still immature. Growth through new openings, or buying in franchisees should be capable for some time to come. So long as Mr Dunkerton keeps sending the right outfits down the catwalk.

SKP sadoldsod 05 Nov 2015

lets try again five pounds

SKP sadoldsod 05 Nov 2015

price dont what happened should read £5

SKP sadoldsod 05 Nov 2015

Re: Time to buy Hi Dave like you bought more this week at 320p could have done better dont get it right all the time but like you sometimes you have to take a bit of gamble !!! (dont think this is long term) my largest holding by a long way . £5 looks more tan possible

HAN whilstev 05 Nov 2015

Re: Today Discount now at 30%. If Ocean Wilson has a revival in its prospects then this would become a win win situation!!! Lets hope.

ANR warwick5763 05 Nov 2015

Re: Great news yes welcome boost. I was so far under water I was on the sea bed but now only 20 fathoms under. At least one person works at altona..

SULA dicko80 05 Nov 2015

Game On [link]

SGP oldjoe1 05 Nov 2015

SGP, Moving up strongly, ........ SGP Supergroup,And a breakout now.......[link] extends rally on robust Q2, upbeat outlook<.FTMC><SGP.L><TED.L>05-11-2015 08:38* SuperGroup <SGP.L> +4.7%, 3rd-top FTSE 250 <.FTMC> riser* Strong retail sales: Q2 LfL +15.5% and confident of delivering in-line FY profits [nASN000AY0]* Buyside support for SGP: Richard Watts, who runs Old Mutual Global Investors' UK Mid Cap Fund, holds stock -- says peer Ted Baker <TED.L> shows ability of mkt to pay higher valuation multiple (SGP on 23.5x fwd PE v TB on 32x)* Sell-side heavily skewed to upside (5 Strong Buy, 3 Buy,2 Hold, StarMine shows)* SGP up +74% YTD, one of the best performing UK midcaps <.FTMC>* Decent volume on Thurs, c50% of 90-day daily avg in 30 mins(RM: [email protected])

SGP oldjoe1 05 Nov 2015

SuperGroup, Super UPDATE......... SuperGroup first half revenue up 22%Thu, 05 November 2015SuperGroup first half revenue up 22%(ShareCast News) - Clothing retailer SuperGroup said sales were up 22.4% in the first half but warned that comparatives throughout the second half are more challenging.Sales in the first half to October 24 rose to £254.9m on the back of positive growth in existing retail and wholesale channels and a healthy new store pipeline.Total revenue in retail was up 30.9% to £172.2m, while wholesale revenue increased 8% to £82.7m. It said the wholesale division continues to perform well notwithstanding the impact of sterling strengthening against the euro.The company said positive sales momentum continued in the period, particularly within e-commerce, delivering retail like-for-like growth of 15.5% in the quarter, albeit against weak comparatives in full year 2015.Net cash at the end of the period was £80m, compared with £67m in the same period a year ago.In addition, the company said gross margin in the first half is expected to have strengthened, ahead of guidance for the full-year, thanks to the strong participation of higher margin retail sales.Chief executive Euan Sutherland said: "The group traded positively throughout the first half of FY16."With a successful first half completed, the business is well placed for the all-important peak season and we remain confident of delivering full year profits in line with our existing guidance although comparatives throughout the second half are more challenging."At 0821 GMT, SuperGroup shares were up 3.6% at 1,535p.

SER oohthatscheep 05 Nov 2015

Re: Where has the funds gone? Perhaps they paid off Dr. Ali.

CLIG Guitarsolo 05 Nov 2015

For Grey - Short term CLIG movements Grey, Further to my comment a couple of days ago, take a look at the 1 week (15 min ticks) chart for CLIG. Sorry, I've tried to post the image to this message but failed! But if you take an look on iii's tab here it shows that CLIG, inexplicably if you ask me, bounces up and down violently within a range of 332/4 p to 346p.I don't have the knowledge to understand what causes this but it could be a consistent seller and a consistent buyer at play. Didn't an outgoing director announce plans to sell 300,000 shares.....could that be it?Anyway, if I was to ever buy more CLIG (and I would funds permitting) I would keep an eye on the price and wait for the "inexplicable" drop - like it did near the close earlier this week when it plunged from 350 to 330p (close) then straight back up to 345p the next morning. It could also be worth trading, if that's your thing. The chart shows that consistently when the share drops a decent amount (10-20p) it immediately bounces back up. GuitarsoloHere's a link at least to the chart page!: [link]

AMFW lambrini girl 05 Nov 2015

Re: Sell off!! lookin at 20 year chart could hit £3 best avoided for a while...my advice this year has been trading only/bank quik profits..proven well here..

NMG citychap2011 05 Nov 2015

Bolnisi Equity placing US$3 million due when? · Noricum Gold is required to spend US$6 million over 2 years on exploration and development, after which CMG is required to contribute or dilute;DYOR

AFRI ybhere 05 Nov 2015

Re: MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T BUY HERE Morning aka,I've been in, currently out of AFRI and watching. The potential with AFRI is massive, in time. A stroll along your local Sainsbury, or other Supermarket to see where the produce comes from, Kenya for beans, Vietnam for fish & prawns, etc. Seems crazy to me that it's cheaper to grow and transport food across the globe but, that's how it is. Stobart has or had a train load from Spain once a week for Tesco, I don't know the current situation.Considering the size of Africa, that to me is the potential of AFRI, An African logistics Group, the Stobart Group with bells on. A bit of a simplistic view with, as you say, little to nothing to work on, but with the right strategy and management, that is the potential.In the meantime, I'm watching. YB