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33 Stocks in the FTSE 100 are down this year
Thursday 02 Nov 2017Stock markets are rallying around the world including a good performance from the main indices in the UK. While this bull-run is exciting for investors, not everyone will be toasting big returns from their portfolio. One third of the stocks in the FTSE 100 are now trading at a lower price than at...
Investment trusts for every stage of life
Thursday 26 Oct 2017Good financial planning can make a big difference between a happy life and one that is more stressful due to worries about money. We all have big events in our lives that require a cash outflow and so it really helps to be financially prepared. Growing concern in the UK about rising consumer debt...
China slowdown: Why investors should stay positive on the country
Thursday 19 Oct 2017The 19th national congress of the Communist Party of China has begun and represents one of the most important political events this year. President Xi Jinping is expected to cement his position by having his allies promoted into positions of power in the party and the government. The congress,...
Prepare for rising interest rates
Thursday 12 Oct 2017UK interest rates have to rise at some point and it seems we are fast approaching that day. Market commentators now believe the first rate increase in a decade could happen at the next meeting of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, scheduled for 2 November. Governor of the Bank of...
How to invest in the electric vehicle revolution
Thursday 05 Oct 2017The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has moved up a gear over the past few months as Britain and France confirm plans to phase out the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2040. Car manufacturers such as Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover are developing electric or hybrid vehicles as fast as they can; and...
Portfolio protection
Thursday 28 Sep 2017Despite geopolitical tensions in the Korean peninsula, an unstable US President and the looming threat posed by Brexit, global markets continue to charge ahead. Earlier this month the US Dow Jones Industrial Average marked its 40th record close of 2017. Even the UK’s flagship index – the FTSE 100...
Growth stock greats
Thursday 21 Sep 2017WHAT IS A GROWTH STOCK? Growth, or the perception of it, is arguably the biggest driver of share prices. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines a growth business as a company of 10 or more employees that grows revenues by an average of more than 20% per year for...
How to pick the best funds
Thursday 14 Sep 2017Saving money either as a lump sum or on a regular basis is an excellent first step towards having a healthy and wealthy time in later life. The second step is choosing where to put your money. This task isn’t always straightforward as there are more than 2,000 individual companies on the London...
Give your ISA a six-pack
Thursday 07 Sep 2017The mid cap space is home to many exciting investment opportunities. They are generally well-established businesses with revenue and profit; yet they also have plenty of room to keep growing at a much faster rate than the UK’s largest quoted companies. The mid cap space is generally represented by...
Six ways to sharpen your investing skills
Thursday 31 Aug 2017By Daniel Coatsworth and Tom Sieber Investing is a continuous learning process. We’re passionate about helping individuals to better understand how the market works and how to spot opportunities and avoid mistakes. This article details six ways in which you can sharpen your investing skills and get...