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How I invest: Farewell funds, hello shares
Thursday 17 Jun 2021The coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent volatility in financial markets has made many people think again about their investments and review their portfolios. One such person is Robert from North Yorkshire, who has switched his SIPP and ISA investments from funds into shares as he looks to take...
Investor diary: looking for value and growth
Thursday 20 May 2021We’re pleased to welcome back Malcolm from Edinburgh who is sharing his experience as someone in retirement taking charge of their investments for the first time. After a year-and-a-half of taking responsibility for investing for retirement through my SIPP and Stocks and Shares ISA, matters are...
How I invest: Switching to funds after mistakes with individual stocks
Thursday 15 Apr 2021Picking individual shares can be a good investment strategy for an experienced investor who has a strong understanding of the stock market and has the time to do their own research. But none of us can get it right all the time and even investors like Alan from Fife, who has been investing since the...
Investor diary: Paying more attention to FTSE 250 stocks
Thursday 04 Feb 2021Monday 9 November saw things change for investors as the surge of enthusiasm associated with finding a vaccine for Covid-19 buoyed markets. For the first time in many months the vast majority of my 30 shares rose markedly. This did not trigger a notable increase in buying and selling on my behalf...
How I invest: Using the strategies of Terry Smith and Nick Train to generate income
Thursday 28 Jan 2021Following the professionals and mirroring what they do has long been a strategy used by some investors. John from Ruislip is among that group and follows the strategies of three well-known UK fund managers – Terry Smith, Nick Train and Keith Ashworth-Lord. He believes ‘they all clearly define their...
Investor diary: Expanding horizons
Thursday 12 Nov 2020We’re pleased to welcome back Malcolm from Edinburgh who is sharing his experience as someone in retirement taking charge of their investments for the first time. Having explained out how he set up his first portfolio Malcolm turns to how he is managing his investments. In an earlier column I...
How I invest: aspiring to make a living from buying and selling stocks
Thursday 03 Sep 2020There are many profound changes the world is currently going through. Digitalisation, growing artificial intelligence and virtual reality adoption, and shifting to renewable energy and a low carbon future are just a few of the trends which will see our world change dramatically in the coming years...
Investor diary: Taking control of my pension
Thursday 06 Aug 2020We’re pleased to introduce Malcolm from Edinburgh who will share his experience as someone in retirement properly taking charge of their investments for the first time. Discover how he set up his first portfolio and in future articles Malcolm will explain how he is managing his investments. Malcolm...
How I invest: Profiting from the stock market dip
Thursday 30 Jul 2020Aware in February that the coronavirus pandemic could cause a severe market correction, John from Reading and his wife decided to shift around a quarter of their portfolio into cash. Having retired eight years ago, John says he and his wife would normally keep around two years’ worth of living...
How I invest: rebuilding an ISA to save for retirement
Thursday 11 Jun 2020Having invested in shares since he was a kid, Duncan from London is using his investment expertise to rebuild his ISA after spending most of his savings on house renovations. Duncan, who is in his early 40s, has been investing actively for around 15 years. He works full-time and owns his own home...
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