Oil price volatility over the past few weeks has not surprisingly had a marked effect on oilshares and funds. But it is also havingan effect onother types of funds which you might not have expected to be impacted. Deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter explains which types of funds will bear the brunt of oil price volatilityand which ones look better placed to ride it out. He alsosuggests some funds which invest in potential problem areas but hold investments that should do better.

In todays podcastDarius McDermott, managing director ofChelsea Financial Services, looks at what effects oil price volatility is having on different types of funds and sets out some suggestions on where to get a more reliable income.Personal finance writer Mary McDougall highlightsthemistakes you should not make in turbulent markets, and she and Dariussuggest some ways tostop yourself making them.

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Hopes are riding high for coronavirus vaccines but the managers of International Biotechnology Trust (IBT) are not rushing to invest in such companies. They tell Mary McDougall why they are cautious on vaccine developers, and where they are finding companies that should benefit from ageing populations and scientific advancements. They also profile some biotechnology companies that have been making strong returns.

This weeks tip profiles an investment trust which has exposure to an area that looks like it is over the worst of the coronavirus outbreak and could deliver strong growth over the long-term. The trust is also run by a manager who already has a good record of delivering strong returns.

This weeks portfolio clinic features an investorwho wants to meet a shortfall in his familys income and preserve wealth. Our experts explain why his investments do not match his risk appetite and goals, and suggest some types of investments that would bebetter options.

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As an investoryou are probably very focused on doing the right things to boost the value of your assets, but it is also very important to avoid doing the wrong things especially during times of market stress. So Mary McDougall sets out some of the key mistakes to avoid making in choppy marketsand some tips on how to prevent yourself from making them.

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