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The big theme in this week's issue of Shares is low-cost investing via tracker funds. Find out the cheapest ways to invest in different parts of the market and how you might construct a diversified portfolio with little effort.

New investment ideas include the owner of Walkers Crisps and an Asia-focused investment trust offering more than 8% dividend yield.

Discover the catalyst that would take the FTSE 100 to a new record high and find how which bargains are on offer in the listed property space.

Exchange-Traded Funds

Revealed: the cheapest tracker funds that could make your life easier

We show you how to invest for less

Exchange-Traded Funds

The quick and easy way to build a diversified portfolio using cheap tracker funds

We select six ETFs providing exposure to stocks, bonds, commodities and property

News

Could Procter & Gamble’s latest update spell trouble for its UK rivals?

There is an important read-across to Unilever and Reckitt which will soon update the market

Russ Mould

Which are the most and least popular stocks heading into 2023?

We reveal the names with the most amount of ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ ratings

Feature

Why a £100,000 limit on ISAs is a bad idea

Savers and investors should be encouraged to put money aside, not presented with more complexities

Personal Finance

Premium Bonds prize fund has risen - but are they worth it?

We look at the pros and cons of the popular savings and investment product

Feature

Why real estate stocks could be a good bet for the medium term

Experts and analysts see valuations bottoming out this year

Editor's View

The real catalyst for the FTSE 100 to hit a new record high

You could make ‘very good money’ from UK stocks, according to a well-respected fund manager

News

Expert predicts further bad news for popular investment trust Scottish Mortgage

There are reasons to expect further pain in the coming months

Great Ideas

Income seekers should snap up the 8% yield at this Asia-focused trust

Henderson Far East Income invests in companies with sustainable and rising pay-outs

News

Activist investors give big boost to Salesforce and Restaurant Group

A ray of hope for anyone holding underperforming shares is the arrival of a shareholder who will shake things up

Great Ideas

Why you can be confident in soft drinks and snacks giant PepsiCo

The Pepsi-to-Walkers crisps wonder should prove resilient as it continues to serve up strong growth

Ask Tom

What is ‘pound-cost ravaging’ and how does it affect my pension?

It’s an important concept to understand if you’re taking money out of a retirement pot

Feature

Why InterContinental Hotels is turning investor heads

Asset-light model and exposure to reopening China to drive progress

Exchange-Traded Funds

Foreign currency ETFs explained and how exchange rates affect performance

Investing outside the UK creates foreign currency exposure which can both help and hinder returns

News

How Saga shares have more than doubled in three months

Over-50s travel and insurance firm has recovered from record lows

News

Thungela loses its crown as coal prices fall back

The miner has gone from stock market winner to loser

Feature

Emerging markets: Chinese reopening, a big renewables push and an earnings recovery

What the experts at Franklin Templeton see coming in 2023

Feature

Why emerging markets could be on the cusp of a green revolution

The UN says the developing world will need $1 trillion per year of investment to build a net-zero economy

Great Ideas

Our big reason for investing in Spirent is gone so best to walk now

Sentiment towards telecoms testing firm sours as it warns on 2023

Week Ahead

Week Ahead: BT, Shell, Amazon, Meta and more

The key companies reporting in the UK and US over the coming seven days