Investing

One of the most shocking developments in the market this year is the arrival of negative bond yield rates. So what should you trade and invest in? In this brave new world, investors are hoarding cash in bonds/assets that are guaranteed to lose them some money. All these in the name of ‘safety’. For example, […]

Many investors seek to build a portfolio which generates a stream of steady income. To this end, income-bearing assets such as dividend shares, rental property, and more recently peer to peer lending have been popular with investors. In this guide we explain how it is possible to earn income and make money from bonds. Earning

TUI shares (LON:TUI) are down 75% from where they were 5 years ago, made even worse by Covid. But, as soon as the pandemic faded, the masses were on the move again. They fly, cruise and hop from city to city. The urge to travel has never been greater. So, is now a good time

Here is a quick review of the most popular ETFs in the UK for major asset classes  As passive investing has become more popular in recent years the number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available to investors has increased significantly. As a result, UK investors now have a lot of choice when it comes to selecting

No, it’s not fit for purpose. That is of course if you are a man approaching 40 and only want to use it to listen to Spotify whilst you track your runs on Strava. I’ve just got back from my third run with my new Apple Watch Series 4: GPS + Cellular 44mm and it’s

A reader has asked: I would like to open an account to enable to me to buy London Stock Exchange-listed ETFs. I have two questions: 1. I am a UK national and passport holder but resident in Sint Maarten, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean. Are you able to

Factors independent financial advisers should consider when comparing providers of stocks and shares ISAs Independent financial advisers have a wide range of providers to choose from when deciding which stocks and shares ISA to recommend to clients. Selecting the right one will not only ensure you meet your client’s needs, but will also make your

Six Reasons Why Passive Beats Active Investing The spectacular demise of Britain’s most famous active fund manager, Neil Woodford, has reopened the debate as to whether you’re better off using active funds or passive funds. Of course, it’s a question that can only be answered with the benefit of hindsight. Only when you come to

Another month, another Seedrs crowdfund for a free stock broking app. Freetrade and Dabbl have been around a while, whilst BUX, fresh from purchasing Ayondo, their regulatory home, are launching their STOCKS app soon. Revolut keep threatening to bring free stock trading to their large installed user base.  Trading 212 have been running their commission-free