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Money Observer Fund Awards 2013

The annual Money Observer Fund Awards recognise the actively managed funds that have delivered consistently good, low-volatility returns for investors.

Good past performance is, of course, no guarantee of future success. However, we believe that managers who have been able to cope with the vicissitudes that past market conditions have thrown at them are better qualified than most to rise to the challenges that they may meet in the future.

Back to basics: A beginner's guide to share dealing

Money Observer's back to basics special gives you everything you need to know about buying shares and building up a profitable portfolio from scratch.

Should I buy shares in...?

As markets remain volatile, shares in all sectors can rise or fall sharply at the drop of a hat. But how do you spot the bargains or know when to avoid a dud?

Money Observer Rated Funds

Money Observer gives its stamp of approval to more than 100 top-performing funds and investment trusts.

Money Observer Rated Funds: Bonds

As part of a balanced portfolio of investments, bond funds can play a useful role, especially for people who need income or are of a more cautious nature.

Budget 2013

From proposed tax and benefit changes to an extension of the "NewBuy" scheme for first-time homebuyers, Interactive Investor brings you reports and analysis from Chancellor George Osborne's 2013 Budget.

Money Observer Rated Funds: Specialist investments

Investment trusts and funds are ideal for investing in specialist sectors as they combine expertise with the lower risk of a spread of holdings.

Money Observer Rated Funds: Mixed asset investments

Getting asset allocation right is not easy. Buying a ready-made mixed asset fund for your core investment could be the answer.

Money Observer Rated Funds: Developed market equities

It has never been easier to access fast-growing shares in developed markets outside the UK and the benefits can be considerable.

Money Observer Rated Funds: Emerging market equities

Low government debt and a superior economic growth rate means the Asia Pacific region cannot be overlooked. Money Observer casts an eye over funds and trusts targeting the area and other emerging markets.

Money Observer Rated Funds: UK equities

The first port of call for a shares-based portfolio is UK equities. We've examined 470 funds and trusts to narrow your field of choice down.

Backing British business

There are a host of tasty incentives on offer for those who are willing to invest in smaller companies, with Chancellor George Osborne keen to boost small and medium enterprises.

These benefits include possible tax breaks, through venture capital trusts and the enterprise investment scheme, as well as the government's promise to look into introducing crowdfunding sector regulation.

2013 Wealth Creation Guide

Money Observer’s tips and strategies for a prosperous 2013.

Growth funds and trusts

Money Observer's panel of experts hope to see an upward re-rating for their picks of the solid and speculative growth investment trusts and funds for 2013. Find out what they're tipping, and why.

Share picks for 2013

In the grim global economic climate of low interest rates and fiscal crises, stocks have remained the place to be, with UK equity funds on average beating the market over the last 12 months.

UK and global markets outlook

Political events will once again have a notable effect on investment returns in developed regions in 2013. So which countries and sectors will the experts be watching this year?

Income funds and trusts

We asked our panel of independent financial advisers and investment experts to recommend income funds and investment trusts that will perform well in the coming year.

Investment strategies and themes

Investors looking for clear ideas on where to invest in 2013 and beyond should keep in mind several important themes: ongoing quantitative easing; that income has become very expensive; and that some stockmarkets have become historically cheap.

Premier League of Funds delivers super returns

How do you go about choosing consistently good funds? Andrew Pitts explains how our Premier League can help you hit that goal - and the Money Observer team profiles this year's superstars.

Focus on emerging markets

With the developed world mired in economic stagnation, investors are increasingly turning to the markets of South America, Asia and Eastern Europe in search of growth.

We take a detailed look at how emerging markets around the globe are poised to profit from the West's stuttering progress, explore how far they could go, and pinpoint the routes to exposure, from international shares to investment trusts and beyond.