Investing Q&A

A reader has asked: Is the EQi platform a competitive investment account? EQi was formely known as Selftrade was acquired by Equiniti in 2015  and has been rebranded to reflect the group ownership. Equiniti of course […]

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 […]

A reader has asked: I held shares with SVS, who went into administration and now we are offered ITI Capital as an alternative broker. They don’t suit my needs so I am looking for a […]

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 […]

A reader asks: I have a SIPP from which I drawdown amounts as a pension. The SIPP is invested. Sanlam have managed the investments for many years, and they used MC Trustees as SIPP administrators. MC Trustees were acquired by Mattioli Woods. Mattioli Woods charge me 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 […]

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 […]

 A reader has asked: I’m looking to invest in UK government gilts. As savings account now offer almost non-existent interest rates, people cannot be blamed for wanting to take on a little more risk in […]

A user has asked: Where can I find a UK wealth manager fee comparison? Answer: This is a tricky one because there are so many different types of wealth manager, offering lots of different services […]