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Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains why these two funds have been added to our list of preferred funds and what they offer investors.
"We aim to ensure our preferred list of funds - known as the Platinum 120 - contains funds we believe have the best long term prospects for investors, and this means that from time to time we make changes to it. Both the First State Global Agri-business fund and the Threadneedle Monthly Extra Income fund have recently caught our eye and have been added to the Platinum 120.
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"The First State Global Agribusiness fund was launched in May 2010 to offer investors exposure to equity investments involved in agriculture and farming-related issues. Although this fund has a short history, it is managed by a team that has a wealth of experience managing natural resources.
"Due to the increased strain on food production, climate change and population growth, the supply and demand story for investment in agriculture and associated businesses is providing a very strong investment theme. We feel that it is right and timely to include a fund from this sector that has a strong management team, as well as history in commodity investment, in the Platinum 120.
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"Our second new addition suits investors who are continually seeking new and alternative sources of income in a world where extremely low interest rates are on offer. With an investment objective of achieving a high level of income with the prospects for capital growth, the Threadneedle Monthly Extra Income fund is suitable for those investors looking for an income-producing fund with a truly flexible investment strategy.
"With an increase in demand for income-producing assets with some inflation protection, we believe the Threadneedle fund has a strong long term performance record. The fund invests in a combination of bond and equity investments made more attractive by its regular monthly income distributions.
"It is worth noting that customers of The Share Centre wishing to invest in these funds or any of our Platinum 120 funds benefit from 0% initial charge and will not be charged any purchase commission."
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Source: Easier Finance