Investment Articles

New to investing? Here are some tips to get you started

For beginners, the world of investing can be a daunting place – from deciding which funds to pick to simply deciphering the jargon.

But it’s important...

Sat, 21/08/2021 - 16:29

Five ways to take the markets’ temperature

The FTSE 100 continues to paddle very gently upwards, having reached an 18-month high in August, but the UK’s benchmark index still stands some 8%...

Thu, 19/08/2021 - 17:07

Persimmon plots its way to future growth

Some economists may be tempted to argue that the housing market is broken having gone through the cycle outlined by former US President Ronald Reagan,...

Wed, 18/08/2021 - 14:37

CPI to hit 4% - How can savers beat inflation

Inflation is now the biggest monster that both savers and investors have to tackle, with 4% being a very lofty hurdle to reach before you...

Fri, 06/08/2021 - 16:22

Trust added to the IT Select list – Securities Trust of Scotland

The AJ Bell Investment Trust Select list is designed to lighten your research load. There...

Tue, 27/07/2021 - 16:56

Income vs. accumulation units

Your choice of share class could affect your overall return.

Most open-ended investment companies (OEICs) and unit trusts are available in both income and accumulation...

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 13:33

Post pandemic rebound of £15.2 billion for FTSE 100 dividends

The FTSE 100 is currently expected to yield 3.7% in 2021, helped by the first year of dividend growth since 2018. The index’s total dividend...

Tue, 13/07/2021 - 11:34

AJ Bell Global Growth fund – 3 Year Anniversary

‘Buying the portfolio of the future, today’. That’s how we described an investment in the Global Growth fund, back when we launched it in June...

Fri, 09/07/2021 - 12:41

Why it is too early to say the inflation trade is over

The Federal Reserve’s allegedly hawkish tilt at its June policy meeting and insistence that the current inflationary spike is ‘transitory’ is giving markets pause for...

Fri, 09/07/2021 - 08:58