Where are the professionals finding the best income opportunities? That question was answered by Morningstar fund analysts last week as they revealed the top three most-held dividend-paying stocks among the top-rated global fund managers. Mornnigstar.co.uk also considered when it is best to add one of these top-rated fund managers to your portfolio and what investors should expect from commodity related stocks in the near future.
3 Ultimate Dividend Paying Stocks
When we’re looking for top dividend picks, we screen for stocks that are widely held by five or more of our top rated fund managers and are yielding more than the S&P 500
When to Invest in a Gold Rated Fund
Just because a fund is rated Gold by Morningstar analysts does not mean you should buy it. Head of Research Chris Traulsen explains how to use Morningstar's fund ratings system
US Oil Production Fall Will be Worse than Markets Expect
U.S. oil supply resilience in the face of falling investment is turning out to be a temporary phenomenon. Production has in fact already started to fall
Hobson: Pick Up Shares on the Cheap - But Not Glencore
THE WEEK: Morningstar columnist Rodney Hobson has been using up the last of his ISA allowance on cheap stocks, but not all discounted shares appeal
3 Bond Funds to Protect Against Rising Interest Rates
When interest rates rise, investors with exposure to longer-term bonds could see their value fall. We explain what you can do to protect against duration risk
Investor Views: “I Turned £100 into £4,500 in Just a Few Years”
Investment professional Patrick Connolly tells Morningstar how he runs his personal portfolio and why he's taking a more cautious approach to his investments this year
Top 20 FTSE 350 Dividend Paying Stocks
UPDATED JULY 2015: A well-blended portfolio of stocks from the FTSE 350 can provide investors with a diversified sustainable income for life
A guide to fund investing for beginners... and a reminder of the basics for those more experienced investors who need a re-cap
4 Truths that Could Trip Up Your Retirement Plans
FUTURE PROOF: Make sure you have taken stock of all necessary financial-planning considerations in retirement, such as new expenses and costs
Top 20 FTSE 100 Dividend Paying Stocks
THE INCOME INVESTOR: The largest companies in the UK source their revenues internationally, meaning your dividend stream is boosted by global economic growth