Aberdeen Asset Management

Whatever your views on the suicide attacks on America, you have to admit they were dream strike for the terrorists. Massive loss of life, the destruction of a potent symbol of American prosperity, worldwide publicity and the Middle East set to suffer when Bush cries havoc and lets loose the dogs of war. The terrorists even made a mint out of the capitalist system they hate by buying and selling share options to profit from the calamity. For investors it was a massive blow as the Dow Jones and Footise both went south. The UK index touched a four year low before rebounding slightly. In the op below I said I was staying put in the ...  Read the complete review

I haven't got a regular savings/investment account with anyone other than life policies etc., so I have been scouring the financial papers and websites for info regarding Unit/ Investment Trust savings plans. One I have come across quite often and which is always in the top 5 unit trusts over 5 yrs (which is the recommended minimum time to leave the money invested) is the Aberdeen Technology Unit Tust Fund. The performance figures can be found on their website and look pretty good. They are based on either £50 per month which is the minimum savings allowed or £7,000 lump sum (I wish!) although ...  Read the complete review