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What is the minimum amount needed to get the most out of a wealth manager?
A user has asked a question about finding a wealth manager: I’m looking to invest approx £250-300k for the medium term (say 5 years or longer). Is this enough to use a wealth manager? Digital wealth mangers like Moneyfarm and Wealthify let you invest from £1, but if you need specific advice from a professional
How is wealth management regulated in the UK?
Ensuring your wealth management firm or wealth adviser has the necessary regulatory license and the relevant qualifications and expertise should be amongst your highest priorities when choosing who to trust your finances with. Who regulates wealth managers in the UK? The Financial Conduct Authority is responsible for regulating wealth managers in the UK. Wealth managers
Five questions to ask your wealth manager before singing up
It may seem daunting to trust and choose a wealth manager for your financial future, but it’s actually very easy to approach them and find out if they are right for you. If you are worried about what to ask a potential wealth manager, we’ve spoken to the experts and put together some initial questions
Bitcoin could hit $250,000 this year, says a top analyst. Here’s how UK investors can get involved
Bitcoin is in a strong bull market at the moment. Over the last year, it has surged from $48,000 to $98,000. Looking ahead, many experts believe that the crypto-asset will keep rising due to increased interest from institutions and a more favourable regulatory environment. One well-known financial analyst has said that it could potentially hit
How to switch wealth managers – beware exit fees and set up costs
You can switch wealth managers – but be aware of exit fees. Whether you are trying to save on costs, think that your portfolio is under performing or you have found a better deal, the following tips may help your wealth manager switch run more smoothly. The process of switching wealth managers is actually very
Nutmeg’s Lifetime Stocks & Shares ISA – should you invest?
Under 40, struggling to save as much as you need? If so, Nutmeg’s lifetime stocks and shares ISA may just be the solution you’ve been looking for. Since the Government launched the lifetime ISA in 2017, a growing number of investment firms have been getting in on the act. One of these is Nutmeg who
How to choose a wealth manager – 8 things to check
Choosing the right wealth manager will be very different depending on your specific requirements. There will rarely be a single “best” wealth manager for every individual as your needs will differ greatly from someone who has different assets and investments to manage than you do or has different goals in mind to you. Need a
OANDA adds CFDs on US and European stocks for UK traders
FCA-regulated forex broker OANDA is now offering share CFDs (contracts for difference) in the UK. The broker has rolled out share CFDs on US and European listed stocks through its UK-regulated subsidiary OANDA Europe. CFDs allow traders to speculate on the price of assets without actually owning them, though most retail investors lose money when
How to buy DeepSeek stock
The launch of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) upstart DeepSeek sent a shockwave through stock markets. So, naturally, you might be wondering how you can buy into this disruptive company. As DeepSeek is a private company based in China, its stock is not publicly accessible. However, below we will look at some ways you might be
Why self-select DIY ISAs outperform managed portfolios
A self-select stocks and shares ISA could be for you if you’re looking to choose your own ISA investments. With this type of account, you have full control over your ISA savings. If you’re thinking of managing your own ISA instead of buying into a managed portfolio, here are two very good reasons to pick
Financial Spread Betting Fees Explained
You may not know it, but even though spread betting is commission free there can be huge costs to trading is you pick the wrong trading platform. Here, we look at the main costs which you will probably encounter once you start trading with a spread betting firm. You can also use our spread betting
Trumpcoin – is this the biggest pump and dump shitcoin of all time?
A pump and dump scam is when there is a load of hype about something that eventually comes to nothing. It’s very common in memecoins, as social media fininfluencers who hold a cryptocoin try and sell it as buyers flood the market. It then comes crashing down, when the buyers run out… How to buy
CMC Markets extended hours trading comes to over 80 US stocks
CMC Markets has extended its trading hours on more than 80 US stocks. Users of the platform will now be able to trade these stocks from 9am until 9pm UK time, from 10 February 2025. This means they can trade in the pre-market session before the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq open at 2:30pm
Will Standard Life’s share price recover?
Standard Life’s share price won’t recover simply because Standard Life is no longer quoted, instead … To read this article, sign up or sign in.Become a better, more informed investor with Good Money Guide. Our expert exclusive analysis provides the sort of information that everyone, from first-time investors to experienced professional traders, can learn to
BlackRock to shake-up Europe’s Bitcoin ETFs with new launch
BlackRock is planning to launch a version of its Bitcoin ETF, or Exchange Traded Product (ETP), in Europe. The launch of such a product in Europe by the world’s largest asset manager would further signal that large financial institutions are becoming comfortable with cryptocurrency markets, and likely help support Bitcoin’s price. ETPs are a variant
Watches of Switzerland share price bullish after Q3 update
Watches of Switzerland share price LON:WOSG was largely unchanged on a Q3 update that contained no new bad news and was even upbeat in parts Watches of Switzerland published its Q3 trading update today which showed a mixed performance. Highlights included solid trading over Christmas and the holiday period on both sides of the Atlantic
Why has Helium one’s share price dropped?
Helium One’s share price (LON:HE1) has dropped in recent weeks in the face of persistent selling, an… To read this article, sign up or sign in.Become a better, more informed investor with Good Money Guide. Our expert exclusive analysis provides the sort of information that everyone, from first-time investors to experienced professional traders, can learn
What happened to the Cineworld share price?
In the past, if you wanted to invest in cinema operator Cineworld, you could buy Cineworld shares. H… To read this article, sign up or sign in.Become a better, more informed investor with Good Money Guide. Our expert exclusive analysis provides the sort of information that everyone, from first-time investors to experienced professional traders, can
