Cris Sholto Heaton

The pension crisis is once again showing why real-estate investment trusts (Reits) are a better choice than open-ended property funds

It’s tempting to think that energy futures tell us where our energy bill might be heading next. But in reality, markets are just too complex. Cris Sholto Heaton explains why.

For all the talk of working from home and shifting demand for offices, the outlook for interest rates matters more investors in real estate.

Fund managers’ top picks beat the market, but the rest of their portfolios often add little value, says Chris Sholto Heaton.

The Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund offers a way to buy leading South Korean stocks at a 50% discount, says Cris Sholto Heaton.

Inflation is here to stay. Time to protect our ETF portfolio with some energy exposure, says Cris Sholto Heaton

The Chinese government is cracking down on Macau’s gambling sector and Hong Kong’s property companies.

The iron-ore price hit a record high of over $235 a tonne in May. But it has since fallen to below $100, sparking a sell-off in mining stocks.

Finding an income that keeps pace with inflation is getting harder, but real-estate investment trusts (Reits) can help. Look for a mix of growth and beaten-down value to build a balanced portfolio, says Cris Sholto Heaton

Cash is a dull investment with interest rates near zero – but there is one way to make it more exciting without risk