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    Short and leveraged trackers can provide some short-term protection

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  • Friday, 12 March, 2021
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    The metal vital to battery production will play a key role in the renewables drive but demand has yet to match up

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    The nuclear sector will be a necessity in the future

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    New crop of ETFs offer creative investing ideas for volatile times

    Fresh approaches abound in funds focused on gold, Chinese equities and ESG

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    The mind-bending world of financial hybrids

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    Retail bonds — for adventurous income seekers only

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    Where to look for the market rebound

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    Private equity funds can help your portfolio scale heights

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    Cannabis remains an investment market worth watching

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    Are Woodford woes an opportunity for patient tech investors?

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