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Why buying Ocado shares could be a more volatile ride than you think
Thursday 16 Feb 2023With Ocado ( OCDO ) shares currently worth around a quarter of their value this time two years ago, investors might be wondering if the stock could finally be worth buying. While it is tempting to think all the bad news must be in the share price by now, we feel we need to warn potential buyers...
Why is Vanguard LifeStrategy so popular and is it a top performer?
Thursday 16 Feb 2023One of the most popular funds among UK investors is Vanguard’s LifeStrategy, a collection of so-called ‘one-decision’ funds which investors can tailor to their own risk attitude and investment goals. Fans of the product say it is ‘the only fund you’ll ever need’, so just why are people drawn to it...
The 80s and 90s market stars which could have made you a fortune
Thursday 09 Feb 2023Retiring as a millionaire has been the dream of many people for years. In the fanciful world of ‘what if’ chats over a pint, it didn’t matter how you did it, the endgame is what mattered, not the journey. Buying that Ferrari, taking luxurious cruises around the Caribbean, or owning that stately...
Revealed: the most popular stocks and funds for people drawing on their pension
Thursday 09 Feb 2023Investors drawing down their pension only have selected exposure to growth stocks and in general they are sticking to income-generating shares and funds. This is according to analysis of AJ Bell’s customer holdings by Shares . Many people are living for longer and are keeping their pension invested...
Shine as an investor: six golden rules to help you on the path to success
Thursday 09 Feb 2023Ask someone who has been investing for a while and there’s a good chance they will discuss the lessons learned along their investment journey. Many will reflect on their experiences and say that they wish they’d had a clear goal from the start as it would have saved them a lot of mistakes along the...
Paying the bills: How to get £1,500 post-tax monthly income in retirement
Thursday 02 Feb 2023For many of us, the dream is to have enough money invested by the time we retire that we can sit back and earn enough in dividend income each month to pay the bills without having to touch our capital or dip into our state pension. However, with many companies which used to pay big dividends, such...
Why bonds are back, how to invest in them and our best pick
Thursday 02 Feb 2023With interest rates moving up rapidly over the last year bonds now offer equity-like returns with far less risk. They are also likely to provide ballast to portfolios if recession strikes over the coming months. This article explains the reasons behind the change in fortunes for bonds and provides...
Does Royal Mail owner International Distributions Services hold a 'hidden store of value’?
Thursday 02 Feb 2023Being a value manager often means taking a positive view on a stock which seems to be universally unloved and facing plenty of headwinds, which is certainly the true in the case of logistics firm International Distributions Services ( IDS ) . The FTSE 250 company, which recently changed its name...
Terry Smith reveals one of his biggest mistakes with Fundsmith Equity Fund
Thursday 02 Feb 2023Noted fund manager Terry Smith says one of his biggest mistakes is not to have invested in Apple (AAPL:NASDAQ) and Amazon (AMZN:NASDAQ) on the day of launching his Fundsmith Equity Fund (B41YBW7) in 2010. While both stocks now feature in his portfolio, he only invested in Apple in late 2022 and...
China versus India: What you need to know before you invest
Thursday 02 Feb 2023China’s abrupt Covid U-turn has created the best opportunity in years for Asia and emerging market equities to outperform developed markets on a sustainable basis. It is likely to be one of the select few major economies where growth could accelerate in 2023 as China, where equity market valuations...