Investing

A reader asks: I have been approached by a broker concerning what they call “Liquidated corporate units.” These are corporate bonds yielding 13.625% per annum. This seems too good to be true.  What are “liquidated corporate units” and how can I check whether or not this is a scam? Answer: In fact after your further […]

A reader asks: I entered my details on “Compare the best UK fixed-rate bonds on the market” which led to an email from someone claiming to be from Aberdeen Standard and phone calls. They offered a Fixed-rate high yield bond with Aberdeen Standard 2 year at 2,29% product number 121891. Funds to be sent to

The how, where, and why of clean energy investing “The Stone Age,” observed Saudi oil minister Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani in the seventies, “didn’t end for lack of stone, and the oil age will end long before the world runs out of oil.” Time is running out for Oil This famous quote, oft-used but unappreciated,

Which brokers can I use in the UK to buy Danish shares, specifically Vestas? A reader asked us: Which brokers can I use in the UK to buy Danish shares, specifically Vestas? The answer to this ought to be straight forward but it’s not quite that simple. The Danish stock market is relatively small on

A reader has asked: Is it a good time to convert my stocks and shares ISA into cash? The problem with investing is that it is quite boring. So boring in fact that the less you think about it the better you do. Playing the peaks and troughs of the market with your long term

Which SIPP providers let you invest in commercial property? We’ve put together a list of SIPP providers that will allow you to invest in commercial property. Hargreaves Lansdown: You can invest in REITs, property shares and managed property funds, but not directly in commercial property. AJ Bell: You can’t invest directly in residential or commercial

A reader has asked: I have discovered shares that I bought 20 years ago and want to sell them with no further trading intended. Who would be the best company to approach?  Answer: You don’t specify if your shares are held online or are paper certificates. I’m going to assume the latter as selling online

A user has asked: I want to trade stocks on the SSE – where can I buy Chinese shares, please? Answer: The emerging markets have always been an attractive proposition for investors looking for stocks with high growth potential. And China is the biggest emerging market of them all. For more information on investing in