INVESTING SHOW: Where can investors look for shares that will benefit from a coronavirus recovery?

By This Is Money

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The stock market has staged a strong recovery from its March lows, but there are likely to be more tough days ahead.

This has been highlighted by falls after the UK's FTSE 100 broke back above the 6,000 mark briefly.

In the US, the bounce-back has been led by strong sentiment around the tech giants, particularly the FAANGs of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google.

In the UK, big name companies have led the way, with housebuilders, some retailers and even cruise firm Carnival enjoying a rebound. 

But which are the sectors and companies that can navigate their way through the difficult days as the world tries to get back on its feet after the coronavirus crisis and lockdowns? 

Will the same companies that have gained in the past month continue to do well?

And is this the start of recovery or is the market due another fall, as the bad coporate news really starts to hit? 

Simon Lambert and Richard Hunter discuss which firms could do well - and those that might be able to hold onto some or all of their prized dividends. 

Fund, trust and share ideas

If you're going to invest, it is vital to do your own research and consider whether an investment and its risk is right for you.

If buying individual company shares, check its fundamentals, read the company reports and look at the balance sheet. This requires time and effort but is essential to evaluate a company properly.

When buying investment trusts or funds, consider their objective (and whether they are sticking to it, otherwise they may come unstuck like Neil Woodford), the manager's track record, the fund's performance (although this may not be repeated, and the charges.

Always weigh up whether an active fund is worth buying instead of a cheaper tracker - does it justify its higher fees and can it do something the market can't.

Here are some of our latest articles on funds, trusts and share ideas:

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> Funds and trusts that protect your savings

> Forget chasing shares, look to bonds for profits 

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