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After an horrendous year for everyone, not just investors, 2021 promises to be a turning point. A Covid vaccination programme now underway has the potential to get the UK economy back on track. A Brexit trade deal signed in the final days of 2020 could also attract international investors back to these shores. Long overlooked by many since the EU referendum, there is optimism that this could, barring any further setbacks, finally be the year for undervalued UK stocks.

You can read what interactive investor’s experts and widely respected writers think of these major events and their effect on both investors and savers below.

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22 January

Six speculative UK share ideas for 2021

Our head of equity strategy names three exciting growth stocks and three high-yield shares he's backing.

by Lee Wild

22 January

Kepler unveils its top-rated trusts for this year

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by Thomas McMahon

22 January

Funds Fan: dividends in 2021 and Mid Wynd trust interview

The team interview Simon Edelsten and discuss the outlook for dividends and changes to the Super 60 list.

by Kyle Caldwell

19 January

Where to invest in Q1 2021? Four experts have their say

Our asset allocation panellists have turned more bullish on equities.

by Jim Levi

15 January

Six value share tips for 2021 – and beyond

Our columnist Richard Beddard thinks resilient stocks are the best strategy.

by Richard Beddard

13 January

Will property investment trusts bounce back in 2021?

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by Cherry Reynard

13 January

Funds and trusts four professionals are buying and selling: Q1 2021

Our quarterly series asks four multi-managers to detail recent fund and trust trading activity.

by Marina Gerner

12 January

UK bank shares: best opportunities in 2021

High street lenders are tipped as a good way to play the post Covid-19 macro recovery.

by Graeme Evans

12 January

Three investment trust bargains at the start of 2021

We explain how to find a bargain and name three double-digit discounts that look too good to be true.

by Kyle Caldwell

11 January

Big investment trust themes to watch in 2021

We highlight the trends and themes for investment trust fans to keep an eye on over the next year.

by Faith Glasgow

8 January

Investment trust tips: review and 2021 picks

Scottish Mortgage is among the analysts’ trusts tips for the year ahead.

by Pascal Dowling

8 January

The 31 top value stocks for 2021

A City broker has listed the best picks for investors eyeing a pandemic recovery this year.

by Graeme Evans

8 January

The cheapest ETFs to track global markets at the start of 2021

Our guide to the cheapest ways to access global markets, including the UK, US and emerging markets.

by Tom Bailey

6 January

41 growth stocks for 2021

After a market-beating return in 2020, this team of investing experts explain their picks for this year.

by Graeme Evans

5 January

UK outlook for 2021: FTSE 100 target and events to watch

As a new lockdown begins, we look at stock market reaction and what might happen as the year progresses.

by Graeme Evans

4 January

European stock market outlook for 2021: fortune favours the brave

Following a Brexit trade deal, our overseas investing expert explains how to pick companies this year.

by Rodney Hobson

4 January

Income prospects for 2021: fund and trust tips

We share suggestions for investors looking for yields of 5% plus.

by Danielle Levy

31 December 2020

Five AIM share tips for 2021

Andrew’s tips for 2020 returned an average of 70%. Find out what our AIM expert is backing this time.

by Andrew Hore

30 December 2020

Asian stock market outlook 2021: time for sleeping giant to wake

Stocks here have thrived despite Covid, but big things are expected from one massive market.

by Rodney Hobson

30 December 2020

China’s stock market: will it remain a world-beater in 2021?

Despite its ruthless approach to international politics, China remains a top destination for investors.

by Rodney Hobson

29 December 2020

US stock market outlook 2021: boom or doom?

American tech stocks were the stars of 2020, but will a new Democrat president keep markets onside?

by Rodney Hobson

11 February

Vaccine aids AstraZeneca as pandemic drags on wider results

Covid-19 has been a double-edged sword for the stock, hitting traditional drug sales.

by Richard Hunter

27 January

Victims lose £78 million to Covid-19 scammers

Scammers take £45,000 in the average attack, police find.

by Laura Miller

27 January

FCA updates guidance on mortgages and consumer credit amid Covid-19

The regulator expects creditors to exercise leniency to those who are struggling financially.

by Myron Jobson

27 January

Mind & Money: how Covid-19 could change your investing behaviour

In the first episode of a new series, Becky O’Connor is joined by a behavioural finance expert.

by Rebecca O'Connor

26 January

Covid-19 testing companies still a hit with investors

These two stocks stand to gain as vaccine roll-out expected to take months.

by Graeme Evans

21 January

Top 20 funds since the first Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough

UK equity, smaller companies and energy strategies have been among the strongest-performing funds.

by Hannah Smith

20 January

Covid-19 wipes out eight years of UK dividend growth

A report reveals it is unlikely dividends can regain their previous highs until 2025 at the earliest.

by Hannah Smith

18 January

Real Covid-19 hit to household income is still to come

Cut government support to play a major part, think tank says.

by Laura Miller

8 January

Fund sales hit record high as vaccine optimism boosts confidence

Hannah Smith examines the fund sectors proving the most popular.

by Hannah Smith

8 January

Stockwatch: an emerging stock mostly resilient to Covid-19

Machine maker is a quality cyclical company, though vaccine delays might spell trouble.

by Edmond Jackson

7 January

The small companies showing strength in the face of Covid-19

From packagers to virtual exhibitions, plenty of modest-sized firms deserve the limelight too.

by Graeme Evans

5 January

Chancellor unveils new £4.6 billion Covid-19 support deal

Payments will help firms overcome new, tough lockdown measures in place until at least mid-February.

by Sam Barker

3 February

GameStop needs a miracle – and steady Eddie L&G keeps plugging away

The Reddit investing saga reinforces an expensive lesson in rationality.

by Alistair Strang

2 February

What the GameStop saga means for markets

John Burford examines the impact of the short squeeze on the FTSE 100, Dow Jones and S&P 500.

by John Burford

2 February

After GameStop, what will Reddit investors do to the price of silver?

Activist investors targeting silver may be a storm in a teacup, our columnist says.

by Alistair Strang

1 February

Chart of the week: FTSE and the GameStop saga – is there a link?

The activist Reddit investor short squeeze could mean these shares will be in the spotlight next.

by John Burford

28 January

A risky investing craze: GameStop’s most volatile day

A phenomenal rally grabbed headlines, but wild swings in stock price that followed are a warning to all.

by Lee Wild

28 January

From bitcoin to GameStop, pandemic stress could hurt financial choices

Insights into the impact of Covid-19 on our financial decisions are offered in a new podcast series.

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