Investing

How much is Cash Coach raising and what will it make them worth? Fintech app Cash Coach is hoping to raise £200,000 from its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, offering up to 9.16% of the company’s equity. That’s a pre-money valuation of just under £2m (£1,983,333). What does Cash Coach do? Cash Coach is a […]

A reader has asked: I want to invest in a dollar-based ETF from the UK. How do you do it? The answer here is thankfully quite simple, you need a stockbroker that offers access to ETFs. Thankfully, we have a comparison table of stockbrokers that provide access to ETFs here. In order to. buy USD

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 by the timing aspect of investing. Exploitable calendar patterns give investors a ‘risk-free’ bet on markets without assuming more risk.

While we are well into 2024 now, it’s not too late to look back at 2023 and analyse fund performance. Here, I look at three funds that underperformed the US last year and could potentially generate better returns this year, as well as two funds that are overhyped and could be due a correction this

The UK base rate is set to drop in 2020. Make sure you own some of UK high-paying dividend stocks for income. More Good Money Guides Best UK stocks for trading UK REITs tips Stocks Due for a reversal UK Dividend Guide Why Bank of England will soon cut the base rate in 2020 Hopes

A reader asks: Hi, I am executor of a Will. I need to sell off some shares the deceased person owned to split the money between beneficiaries. Therefore, I do not need a dealing account. How do I sell the shares held in the estate? What is the best way to do this? As you

A reader asks:  I want to find out about positive ethical investments in companies which are providing green products. Where can I find out about them? Firstly, for more information on ethical investing you can read our guide to ethical investing by Jackson Wong or you can compare ESG investment opportunities. But to answer the

Investment risk comes in many guises, but one type of risk, in particular, came to the fore in the UK in 2019 — namely liquidity risk, or the risk of not being able to access your money when you want it. The suspension of the Woodford Equity Income fund in June, and the M&G Property

A reader asks: I have a SIPP with a value circa £800K, I am thinking of changing from my current platform. I’ve been told AJ Bell are a good choice. Would I need to speak to them direct regarding exit fees and possible incentives to move to them? The beauty of self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs)