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Which passive fund is right for you?
One of the big attractions of passive investing is that you don’t need to give it much thought. But that’s not to say there are no decisions to make. What level of risk? A crucial […]
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Investing Well: HSBC launches a new suite of ESG focused ETFs
Good news for ethical investors today 08/06/2020). Far eastern focused banking group HSBC, has launched a new range of equity-based ETFs that will have a focus on sustainability, part of the growing trend in ESG […]
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CFD Scams – What are they and how to spot them
We talk endlessly about CFD (contracts for difference) scams and how to avoid them. We’ve done surveys on what people do when they spot fake investment ads online, written guides about how to avoid getting […]
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Should you invest by drip feeding or in lump sums?
In this guide, we take a look at the pros and cons of drip-feeding versus lump-sum investing. Buy low and sell high is said to be the secret to successful investing, but with even the […]
Currency Brokers
What to watch out for when making large currency transfers in volatile markets
As currency market volatility increases around the Coronavirus pandemic, here are a few things to watch out for when and if you need to make a large currency transfer or international payment. The currency markets […]
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The Importance Of Limit Down & Limit Up During The Coronavirus Pandemic
We have recently witnessed an unprecedented period of volatility across the financial markets with many being “Limit Down” on a regular basis. Those of us with a few grey hairs on our head (should that […]
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Five Key Takeaways From Warren Buffett’s 2020 Shareholders Letter
Recently, Warren Buffett published his widely-anticipated annual letter to shareholders. Easy to read and full of investment gems for ordinary investors, the letter is a must-read for any serious market participant. It contains many investment […]
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Low cost tracker alternatives to Fidelity’s latest fund picks
With just a few weeks to go until the 2020 ISA deadline on the 5th April, the fund industry is busy persuading us how to invest our annual allowance. You have a maximum of £20,000 […]
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A closer look at Hargreaves Lansdown’s 5 funds to watch in 2020
Edward Sheldon takes a closer look at Hargreaves Lansdown’s 5 funds to watch in 2020 To help UK investors choose the best funds to invest in, investment provider Hargreaves Lansdown recently released its annual fund […]
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What can the ‘January Barometer’ telling us about the best time to buy into the stockmarket?
Can you use the “January Barometer” to discover the best time to buy stocks? One of the most tantalising market questions is this: Is there a ‘good time’ to buy stocks? Investors have always been fascinated […]