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Investors are increasingly looking for ways to protect the wealth they've created during the current market bull-run. The new issue of Shares argues that capital preservation funds could be one solution as they are designed to help avoid large losses and deliver capital gains, albeit in a slow fashion.

Also in this week's digital magazine is an insurance company heading to the London stock market in December potentially offering a 6% dividend yield. You can also learn about the effects of compounding on an investment portfolio and how it can enhance returns.

Furthermore, discover some of the key points which might appear in next week's Budget relevant to investors.

News

Bakkavor’s renewed appetite for IPO

Hummus maker makes debut on Main Market

News

UK construction in recession

Output slides for second consecutive quarter

News

Can Workspace fight off WeWork’s competitive threat?

Trading is fine so far yet there are reasons to become more cautious

Great Ideas

Reappraising four stocks in our Great Ideas portfolio

All investors make mistakes and we’re no different

Great Ideas

Profit as oil producer Soco plays catch up

The oil firm is back on a growth track following years of declining production

News

Worrying number of profit warnings in 2017

The FTSE 100 is losing momentum and bad news is piling up from London-listed stocks

Editor's View

Is it time to be brave and buy depressed UK-focused stocks?

Well-known fund manager implies many investors are being too pessimistic

News

IQE cash call gets huge backing

Investors fling support behind wafer firm’s fresh growth funding

News

CityFibre strikes ultra-fast fibre deal with Vodafone

20-year agree with Vodafone a ‘big tick’ say analysts

Great Ideas

Why now is the perfect time to invest in security giant G4S

Its shares look good value and current issues aren’t as bad as the market fears

News

Insurer opens doors to retail investors with £600m IPO

Sabre Insurance is expected to offer a dividend yield in excess of 6%

Feature

Should M&S and Next consider a merger of equals?

Seasoned retail watcher sees merit in a marriage between the struggling FTSE 100 clothing purveyors

Feature

What to look out for in the Budget

We look at some of the possible changes relevant to investors

Feature

Vp strengthens tool hire arm with largest ever acquisition

Last year this company was buying businesses in Australia, now it targets the UK

Feature

Cash represents nearly two thirds of Bowleven’s market value

Company’s cash burn rate may reduce as costs are slashed

Feature

Get rich slowly

We delve into the world of capital preservation funds and explain why they look ideal for current market conditions

Feature

Gearing figures imply greater caution among fund managers

New figures from investment trust sector show reduced usage of debt to boost portfolios

Feature

Further evidence of high street pain

October proved to be an appalling month for retailers

Week Ahead

Low expectations for AO World results

Online retailer to publish half year numbers on 21 November

Under The Bonnet

Why Hollywood Bowl has the right credentials to thrive

The leisure group enjoys high margins, has plenty of earnings growth drivers and is highly cash generative

Week Ahead

Has Thomas Cook been adversely affected by this year’s hurricane season?

The travel agent warned earlier this year that September was operationally challenging

Investment Trusts

The investment trusts with double discounts

Interesting way to find value in all-time high stock markets

News

Brighter prospects for drugs giant AstraZeneca

Analysts predict return to profit growth in the near future

Funds

Using funds to invest in Latin America

Active management can make a difference in volatile markets

Personal Finance

Dummies’ guide to compounding

Reinvesting dividends over the long term can make a huge difference to your portfolio