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Empowering the DIY Investor

An ever increasing number of people are taking control of their financial affairs and online platform technology is the enabler, delivering levels of sophistication that were once the preserve of City professionals at affordable prices.

Investors can research companies, create watch lists, select an account type, trade on countless international exchanges at the click of a mouse, and build and monitor a diverse portfolio of investments – often at a cost of just a few pounds a month.

Options ranging from equity execution only (XO) brokers through to those offering far greater choice in terms of investments and available support.

Direct to consumer (D2C) platforms vary greatly so it is important to find the best combination of functionality and price for your individual requirements.

Selecting a DIY Online Broker

Selecting an Online Broker

  Internet technology has revolutionised personal investing, bringing information, data and trading technology to a mass audience. Now the DIY investor is accustomed to the ability to research companies, buy and sell investments on a computer or mobile device in markets around the world and be able to monitor the performance of their portfolio in real time. Online stockbrokers have been around for a decade and a half now and there are a number of things to consider when selecting the right one for your personal circumstances and the financial instruments you wish to trade. Terms used to describe the various types of platform such as ‘execution-only (XO) stockbroker’, ‘fund supermarket’, ‘discount broker’, ‘wrap platform’, ‘direct to consumer (D2C) platform’ are often used interchangeably, but the common threads are the ability for an individual to open a personal account or accounts, and trade and monitor their own investments.   online broker       Read more          

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Investing Basics: How to grow your money (the right way)

Investing Basics: Cash ISA vs Stocks and Shares ISA

Why a SIPP (Self Invested Personal Pension) gives you free money

Podcast: Saving and investing for children

Investing Basics: What’s inside the Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds?

Investing Basics: What are investment trusts?

How much money do I need to invest?

WHY SOCIAL MEDIA IS BAD FOR YOUR INVESTMENTS 

My 5 rules for long-term investing – Cassie, 27

Money Basics: Financial rules of thumb

Saving Face: 33% of those in debt blame savings habits 

Money Basics: When to save and when to invest

Investing Basics: What to do if your portfolio is cluttered up with too many ETFs

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Interview with Baroness Bowles & Baroness Altmann on cost disclosures

Emerging Market Prospects for 2024

Investing Basics: Getting started

Money Basics: Why you’re scared of losing money

Money Basics: Savings goals for thirty-somethings

Investing Basics: Making it personal

abrdn Asia Focus: Manager update video

Keys to DIY investing success!

My five do’s and don’ts for first-time investing

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Investing Basics: The 100 Minus Age Rule

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Money Basics: Why save into a pension?

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DIY Investing: Keep calm and carry on – Part 2

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Hunting for ”30 baggers” – how the UK beat the US

Money Basics: Spring clean your finances

Value and growth, and why both matter

Protecting your portfolio from inflation: the Asia angle

BlackRock Energy & Resources Income – targeting the heart of the global economy

Using investment trusts for income

Shires Income – Manager update video

abrdn Japan Investment Trust – Manager update

An introduction to Aurora DIY Investing

Income trusts for 2023 and big discounts that catch my eye

Kepler Trust Intelligence income and growth event: Brunner

Podcast: Trust issues #4 – why are UK stocks so cheap?

The Merchants Trust – executive interview

Interview: Roger Clarke, IPSX CEO

Podcast: the future of crypto and digital assets

Podcast: how we beat inflation in the 1970s – now can we do it again?

How is the energy transition sector faring so far in 2022?

Should you always believe in gold?

Putin’s Next Trick: What investors should do now

Digital healthcare revolution coming ‘fast and furious’

Opportunities abound in cheap UK market

Japan: the next generation of growth

Global Perspectives Podcast: ESG is more than a score

Connected Investor Podcast: Thoughts around rising inflation fears

John Wyn-Evans, Investec – Edison’s bull/bear game

Slides and Audio: JPMorgan Smaller Companies

A payment system lifting thousands out of poverty

Investment solutions for net-zero: putting theory into practice

ESG conversation one: Dentsu

Neil Shah, Edison Group – Edison’s bull/bear game

Hydrogen: Rising fast in the global energy mix

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DIY investing: What makes for a happy retirement?

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Why should investing be at the top of your to do list?

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Focus on Funds: What is a multi asset fund?

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13th


Dec

What is ESG investing and is it really worth it? – Finance experts weigh in

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13th


Dec

2025 trends commentary: The future of luxury asset investing

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12th


Dec

‘A quarter of people have no idea how much they’ve saved for retirement’

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11th


Dec

Fed rate cuts? Don’t count on it as inflation stages comeback

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11th


Dec

Gen-Z…ero issues with discussing finances

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11th


Dec

Will inheritance tax changes result in bumper Christmas gifts?

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11th


Dec

Steady as she goes

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9th


Dec

Boomer vision: Over-50s underplan for shocks in retirement 

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8th


Dec

Lowland says UK still cheap as it outperforms

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8th


Dec

Could a Santa Rally build on markets’ impressive November run?

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6th


Dec

Quality will out

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6th


Dec

ESG Developments: “It is essential to guide investors towards truly sustainable products”

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5th


Dec

Bitcoin smashes $100,000: Brief sell-off expected before surge to $120,000 

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5th


Dec

The UK Small-Cap Puzzle

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4th


Dec

US funds top performance charts in November

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4th


Dec

Top 3 investment megatrends for 2025 identified

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3rd


Dec

UK Cash Savings Surge to Record £2.05 trillion Leaving Savers Heavily Exposed to Falling Interest Rates

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1st


Dec

Five reasons why private markets appeal to private investors

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30th


Nov

Income 101 – The essentials for your income search

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30th


Nov

Can hunker down until realisations improve: NB Private Equity Partners

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30th


Nov

Investing Basics: A complete guide to investing in alternative assets

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28th


Nov

Dividend Heroes for your ISA?

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27th


Nov

Equities Update: Kingfisher, Compass, Halfords, Analog Devices, Matthey…

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26th


Nov

Gold Experts Reveal How Trump Could Shape the Gold Market

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25th


Nov

Increased Atlantic divide

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25th


Nov

Green thumbed investors on the lookout for greenwashing in investments

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23rd


Nov

Schroder Oriental Income Fund – capturing the artificial intelligence opportunity in Asia

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22nd


Nov

Largest holdings returning to form: Baillie Gifford Japan

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22nd


Nov

Outlook for Emerging Markets – November 2024

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20th


Nov

US Forgotten Value Fund: 3 stocks to note

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19th


Nov

Trump’s first 100 days: market shifts, risks, and opportunities

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19th


Nov

Equities Update: Imperial Brands, Nvidia, Big Yellow…

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19th


Nov

With US elections in the rearview mirror, what’s driving the markets now?

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18th


Nov

Investors divided over what to make of Reeves’ Budget

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15th


Nov

UK GDP: Economy losing momentum

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14th


Nov

US Election: Another World Order

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14th


Nov

‘Pension megafunds’- Experts respond

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11th


Nov

US Election aftermath: Trump 2.0 is here, what now?

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10th


Nov

Monthly markets review October 2024

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9th


Nov

Will 2025 be the start of an infrastructure revolution?

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8th


Nov

Fidelity Special Values

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7th


Nov

Financial Experts Weigh In How US Election Results Will Shape Markets

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7th


Nov

Sterling recovers despite interest rate cut

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6th


Nov

Equities Update: M&S, Persimmon, BTC…

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6th


Nov

US elections outcome – ‘inflation outlook could deteriorate significantly’

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5th


Nov

Talk Money Week: Addressing money with loved ones

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4th


Nov

One done, one to go

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4th


Nov

Talk Money Week – How to teach your children (and grandchildren) about money

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3rd


Nov

In bonds there is truth – the crunch is coming

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2nd


Nov

Investing Basics: How to pick great stocks

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2nd


Nov

Investing Basics: Funds-how to pick the right ‘share class’

How to avoid unnecessary fess and charges and get the returns you want.

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1st


Nov

Finance Experts Explore the Impact of the Labour Budget on Businesses

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31st


Oct

Why we’re adding to one of our bond funds

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31st


Oct

Equities Update: Next, GSK, Smith & Nephew, Shell…

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30th


Oct

China’s Rally & AI Market Shift

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30th


Oct

BTL landlords look for help with tax and regulatory reforms as Budget looms

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29th


Oct

The wait is almost over

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25th


Oct

Experts Share How To Prepare Your Finances For the 2024 Autumn Budget

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25th


Oct

US election: What to expect for markets and the economy

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24th


Oct

Comment: What we want to see in the budget, and what we don’t

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24th


Oct

Investors position portfolios amid shorter odds on Trump victory

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23rd


Oct

Investing Basics: Getting ready and retirement planning

Careful planning and understanding spending patterns can help to ensure your money lasts

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23rd


Oct

interactive investor launches ‘ii Community’

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19th


Oct

The Autumn Budget: Innovation, technology and the potential impact for business and its leaders 

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18th


Oct

Comment: CGT and Inheritance Tax expectations

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17th


Oct

ECB’s rate cut piles pressure on the Euro

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17th


Oct

Five pension changes that could be announced in the Budget

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16th


Oct

Prepare for weaker pound as Bank of England could go harder on rate cuts

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15th


Oct

3 reasons why gold could hit all-time highs in early 2025

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15th


Oct

US funds are rallying, while China funds pause for breath

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14th


Oct

Comment: First 100 days of Labour government

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14th


Oct

Financial Anxiety Soars Among London’s Wealthy: 88% Report Stress Over Finances  

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13th


Oct

How the UK Chancellor could fill the country’s £22 billion “black hole”

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13th


Oct

Investing Basics: Five key things to consider when investing in funds

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10th


Oct

Dream big, save small: Gen X workers stuck in a retirement ‘fool’s paradise’

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9th


Oct

Budget 2024: Expert predictions

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8th


Oct

Why women should invest in real estate debt opportunities

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8th


Oct

Budget 2024 – what to expect

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7th


Oct

Millions of savings accounts due to mature in next two months

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6th


Oct

Lift off in China

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5th


Oct

3 ETF portfolios, 10,000€, and 10 years: Which portfolio wins?

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4th


Oct

“Regulated industries must redefine vulnerability”

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4th


Oct

Gold’s meteoric rise is signalling something very important indeed. Here is what you need to know

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3rd


Oct

Chinese stocks gain on a big economic stimulus package

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2nd


Oct

How the Iran Israel escalation is shaking global markets

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1st


Oct

Trading Secrets Unveiled: Expert Tips for Succeeding in the Financial Markets

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30th


Sep

Is China’s historic rally sustainable?

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28th


Sep

DIY Investing in rude health – but keep ’em peeled

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28th


Sep

Much more to Europe than dynamic duo

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27th


Sep

What a Trump win could mean for your investments

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25th


Sep

Will Capital Gains Tax increase in the Budget?

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25th


Sep

Earnings season, not central banks, will now drive markets

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24th


Sep

‘Voice of FTBs’ – Understanding UK’s first-time buyers

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23rd


Sep

Navigating the Waters of Inheritance: Should You Invest or Save? 

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22nd


Sep

The tide is turning

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22nd


Sep

‘Utterly fantastic news’ for investment trusts as Government announces changes to cost disclosure rules

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21st


Sep

QD View: Ahead of the Vanguard (LifeStrategy)

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20th


Sep

The Role of AI in Revolutionising Financial Consulting 

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19th


Sep

DIY Investors not making the most of ISA advantages

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19th


Sep

Fed’s rate cut welcomed, but future policy must stay aggressive

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18th


Sep

AI stocks set to bounce higher as Fed cuts rates for first time in years

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18th


Sep

High returns and low volatility from this little-known fund

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18th


Sep

UK inflation remains above target cementing interest rate pause

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17th


Sep

Easier Times Ahead

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16th


Sep

Why we’re selling one of our UK funds

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16th


Sep

Real estate’s Rocky moment?

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16th


Sep

Critical mineral alternative to address British industry challenges

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15th


Sep

VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities

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14th


Sep

Get rich slowly: How I invest my money

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13th


Sep

Hong Kong Phoney

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13th


Sep

Expert Commentary: South Africa, Turkey and India

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12th


Sep

Cash savings fell by 24.5% over last year as consumers continue to struggle with high Cost of Living 

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12th


Sep

ECB rate cuts and weaker Euro gives investors key new opportunities

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11th


Sep

UK GDP: Will the October Budget provide a path for growth?

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10th


Sep

What does Schroder Japan Trust’s new dividend policy mean for investors?

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9th


Sep

Pension Apathy Week? 10% of British workers don’t plan to retire 

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8th


Sep

Go-anywhere mandate and ability to short companies: Fidelity Emerging Markets

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7th


Sep

QD View: The future of private equity

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5th


Sep

The summer celebrities who jumped headfirst into investing in soccer

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5th


Sep

The low-volatility bond funds we’re buying

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5th


Sep

Equities Update: Currys, Vistry…

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5th


Sep

British ISA plan scrapped: Comment

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4th


Sep

Equities Update: Barratt, Hilton Food, Markets…

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3rd


Sep

Chips and Payrolls

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2nd


Sep

Dream team

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2nd


Sep

Taboo or not taboo, that is the question… Especially when it comes to debt

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1st


Sep

45% of Baby Boomers now prefer Bitcoin over gold in investment portfolios

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30th


Aug

Tax raid is looming for UK – act now to protect your wealth

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30th


Aug

October budget: Comment

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29th


Aug

Equities Update: Nvidia, Hunting, Grafton…

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28th


Aug

Sun, Sand, and Suspicious Stock Picks: one in six DIY investors are picking their portfolios at the poolside 

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28th


Aug

Equities Update: Prudential, Hochschild…

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27th


Aug

Nvidia set to smash expectations (again) this week

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27th


Aug

Equities Update: Nvidia, Bunzl…

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26th


Aug

Behavioural Finance: Part 2 – staying humble can give you the edge

Behavioural finance is now a familiar term in the world of finance, but how can you its principles

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21st


Aug

Gold Bar interest rises 200% as expert shares buying tips

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21st


Aug

Equities Update: Analog Devices, Mobico, Antofagasta, Wood Group…

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21st


Aug

Dollar hits year’s low demanding investors take action

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21st


Aug

“The inexorable march of IHT continues at pace”

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20th


Aug

Investing Basics: ETF vs Index Funds vs Investment Trusts vs Funds (what’s the difference?)

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20th


Aug

Gold prices: ‘Central banks increasingly crave a non-politicised reserve asset’

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20th


Aug

Top 5 Tips on how to start building wealth early and maintain it

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19th


Aug

Investing Basics: Are money market ETFs a useful alternative to holding cash in the bank?

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19th


Aug

Investing Basics: Investing in micro-caps with investment trusts

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18th


Aug

Why these are three outstanding funds

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18th


Aug

Going for gold

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18th


Aug

Riding the supercycle

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17th


Aug

Another one bites the dust…

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16th


Aug

Behavioural Finance: Part 1 – how knowing your brain can give you the edge

Keep your head when all about are losing theirs; implement a long-term investing strategy to take

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15th


Aug

Buy British

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15th


Aug

Equities Update: Admiral, Walmart…

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15th


Aug

GDP shows after the recession comes the recovery   

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14th


Aug

Equities Update: Balfour Beatty, Aviva, Marshalls…

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14th


Aug

Inflation climbs higher: Experts respond

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12th


Aug

Bitcoin’s dominance under threat as gold closes in on top spot in Finder’s annual investment challenge

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12th


Aug

QD View: Bubble trouble?

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10th


Aug

The top funds as UK shares recover

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9th


Aug

Comment: Hargreaves Lansdown agrees £5.4bn private equity takeover

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8th


Aug

Equities Update: Deliveroo, Harbour Energy…

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8th


Aug

Investing Basics: What’s inside the Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds?

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7th


Aug

Housing market stays resilient, but investing in bricks and mortar is unattractive compared to the alternatives

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7th


Aug

Equities Update: Disney, Glencore, L&G…

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7th


Aug

UK retirement planners face average 28-day wait for pension transfers

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6th


Aug

Equities Update: Travis Perkins, IHG…

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6th


Aug

$6.4 trillion wiped off markets – Fed needs to cut now, plus Sept and Nov

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6th


Aug

Market volatility could encourage a shift back into bonds

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5th


Aug

Global stocks have plunged, but here’s why investors shouldn’t panic

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5th


Aug

Investors and Olympians alike are going for gold

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5th


Aug

US recession alert, markets in meltdown: Is Japan’s economic turmoil the hidden threat?

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5th


Aug

Quality Insights: Navigating an increasingly concentrated market

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4th


Aug

Back on track for a sustainable future

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4th


Aug

Why we’re reducing our exposure to the US

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4th


Aug

Riding the supercycle

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3rd


Aug

What does the first UK rate cut in four years mean for bond investors?

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2nd


Aug

Markets jittery on Fed being behind the curve

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2nd


Aug

Equities Update: Apple, IAG…

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2nd


Aug

The woods or the trees: two ways to take advantage of the AI boom

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1st


Aug

Bank of England rate cut ‘welcomed’ but demands investor action

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1st


Aug

Equities Update: Rolls Royce, Next…

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1st


Aug

BoE rate cut looms

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31st


Jul

Why we’re reducing our exposure to the US

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31st


Jul

Autumn Statement: Early comment

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31st


Jul

Equities Update: Taylor Wimpey, GSK, Merck…

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30th


Jul

Brit’s Biggest Financial Regrets and Accomplishments Revealed

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30th


Jul

Reeves speech signals Labour’s tax direction – what might it mean for IHT and CGT?

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29th


Jul

Seeking innovation: EMs and hidden gems

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27th


Jul

We are the champions

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26th


Jul

Go big or go home

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26th


Jul

Global Gold Market Hits New Record Prices as Investor Demand Rebounds

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25th


Jul

India closing in on China in benchmark emerging-market index

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25th


Jul

Equities Update: AstraZeneca, ITV…

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24th


Jul

Passion Investing – Vintage Guitars 

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23rd


Jul

Generational stereotypes undermine the financial advice market

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22nd


Jul

Investors Brace for Market Turbulence Amid Biden’s Exit and Harris’s bid

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22nd


Jul

Magnificent Seven fall from favour

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21st


Jul

What do investors need in retirement?

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21st


Jul

Number of savers at risk of shock tax bill doubles in just a year

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20th


Jul

Investors could get burned by shifts in luxury sector

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19th


Jul

A snapshot of the global economy in July 2024

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18th


Jul

Equities Update: Johnson & Johnson, Dunelm, SSE…

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17th


Jul

Markets eye the King’s Speech

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16th


Jul

Trump’s choice of pro-crypto JD Vance is a ‘stroke of genius’

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15th


Jul

Small cap spring to life

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15th


Jul

Gen Z Investment Trends: How accurate are stock predictions from TikTok?

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13th


Jul

QD View – Spotlight on democracy

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12th


Jul

What does a landslide Labour UK election win mean for the economy and markets?

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11th


Jul

Equities Update: Severn Trent, Wood Group…

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11th


Jul

New pensions minister appointed: Expert reaction

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11th


Jul

UK GDP up 0.4%: ‘Labour has inherited a tepid but improving economy’

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10th


Jul

Equities Update: Barratt, ‘spoons

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10th


Jul

France must keep bond markets on side or face Liz Truss-style economic meltdown

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9th


Jul

Formula One shifts into top gear in the Stock Market

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9th


Jul

FCA’s Consumer Duty obligations one year on

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8th


Jul

Calm is Good

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8th


Jul

Political chaos in France and rate cuts signal Euro volatility ahead

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7th


Jul

Could UK mid-sized companies be about to reverse a topsy-turvy decade of underperformance?

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7th


Jul

QD: Update on 2024 investment trust picks

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6th


Jul

Emerging markets – worthy of consideration

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6th


Jul

Investing Basics: Building Assets With ETFs

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5th


Jul

Investment firm urges Labour to ‘revitalise’ UK stock market

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3rd


Jul

Comment: UK election impact on the pound likely to be muted

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3rd


Jul

We own one India fund, but are keeping an eye on three others

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2nd


Jul

Differentiated growth and income potential: Cordiant Digital Infrastructure

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2nd


Jul

Less than half of UK investors satisfied with their portfolio performance 

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2nd


Jul

Q3 2024 outlook: ‘Sandcastle economics’

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1st


Jul

Politics is driving markets – diversification is the “only anchor”

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30th


Jun

Kings for a day

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26th


Jun

Comment – Tax Policies: the good, the bad and the ugly…

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20th


Jun

Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company following AI rally

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19th


Jun

Comment: ‘What to expect from key assets in Q3’

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18th


Jun

Equities Update: Whitbread, Berkeley, Ashstead…

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14th


Jun

Investing Basics: Overcoming Behavioural Biases When Investing

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14th


Jun

Tesco’s market share on the up despite a mounting challenge from the chasing pack

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14th


Jun

Baillie Gifford funds – Think different

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12th


Jun

Investing Basics: What is a SIPP and is it right for me?

DIY Investor looks at the pension wrapper that puts you in complete control

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11th


Jun

Jupiter India rebounds after one-day loss of over 9%

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11th


Jun

What does the shift towards nationalist politics mean for the European Union and France?

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9th


Jun

The pension pot puzzle – should you consolidate?

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9th


Jun

Investing Basics: Why Is Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio So Important?

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8th


Jun

Two thirds of over-40s don’t know what the triple lock is

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6th


Jun

Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? An expert crunches the numbers

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6th


Jun

Investing Basics: The importance of equity research

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5th


Jun

Equities Update: Lululemon, Inditex, Workspace Group, B&M…

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4th


Jun

Charles Schwab launches Stock Slices for UK investors

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3rd


Jun

Will GameStop add $100 billion today?

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3rd


Jun

100,000 homeowners face mortgage hikes before election

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2nd


Jun

Greening of China

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31st


May

Equities Update: Tesla, Petrofac – and a potential ECB rate cut

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30th


May

Comment: FCA anti-greenwashing rule

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30th


May

Can market gains continue over the summer?

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29th


May

Scottish American: Inflation-busting income growth

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28th


May

Comment: Triple lock plus – ‘Too little, too late’

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27th


May

What might the UK election mean for the economy and markets?

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26th


May

Keep it Slightly-unconventional, stupid

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25th


May

Record markets, but I’m concerned about these hazards

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25th


May

‘Men More Susceptible to Fraud Than Women, Yet Exhibit the Least Concern’

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24th


May

Millennials and Gen Z prioritise impact investments

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24th


May

‘Supporting local investing is good but not through a British ISA’

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24th


May

Money Basics: Inheritance Tax Gifting Rules

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23rd


May

General election 2024 – what could a change of government mean for your money?

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23rd


May

Equities Update: Wizz Air, Nvidia, National Grid..

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22nd


May

Pension ostriches: most Brits are burying their heads in the sand when it comes to workplace pensions

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21st


May

Equities Update: Tesla, Ryanair, Kingfisher etc

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19th


May

Financial planning tips for 2024/25

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18th


May

QD view – Family fortunes

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16th


May

Do we suffer from an investment “home bias”?

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16th


May

Investing Basics: Nearly half of Brits are unaware of the benefits an ISA offers

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15th


May

Equities Update: TUI, Burberry…

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15th


May

Financial Uncertainty Fuels 53% Surge in Retirement Plan Searches as 39% Remain Unaware of Pension Performance

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14th


May

Equities Update: Greggs, Vodafone, Alibaba..

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14th


May

GameStop soars 75%, meme stocks are back – investors to be caught out in frenzy

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13th


May

The three energy funds back to their winning ways

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13th


May

Will stock markets continue gains for the rest of this year?

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12th


May

Convertible bonds: the little-known investment that offers extra income

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11th


May

The Budget: a winner for the UK stock market?

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10th


May

GDP rises 0.6% in Q1: ‘Slowing inflation is once again empowering the British consumer’

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9th


May

Equities Update: ITV, Balfour Beatty…

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8th


May

Lightyear strengthens DIY data offering with new financial tools

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7th


May

Equities Update: Disney, BP…

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6th


May

Financial Experts Advise Future Planning Amidst Wealthy Britons’ Concerns: 45% Fear Financial Decline for Next Generation

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5th


May

QD view – Higher for longer

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3rd


May

The UK funds leading the way as FTSE 100 hits new record high

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3rd


May

Equities Update: Apple, Shell, Trainline and more…

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1st


May

Equities Update: Aston Martin, Next, GSK and more

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30th


Apr

Amazon hoping revenue surge will spark new all-time high

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30th


Apr

QD view – Vietnam, big on ambition

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25th


Apr

Equity update: WH Smith, Sainsbury’s, AstraZenica and more

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25th


Apr

Interview with Baroness Bowles & Baroness Altmann on cost disclosures

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24th


Apr

The bond fund giving investors a smooth ride

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24th


Apr

Equity update: Meta, Pepsi and more

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24th


Apr

More than half of UK adults anticipate lower retirement standards compared to previous generations

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23rd


Apr

Comment:  FTSE 100 pushes to record highs

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23rd


Apr

Surprisingly strong dollar forces investors to re-think

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23rd


Apr

Confusion over pension transfers leaves UK savers locked in

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22nd


Apr

Investing Basics: Investing in infrastructure

Seeking income: Fiona Liu of Willis Owen looks at what to consider when investing in infrastructure

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20th


Apr

QD View – Navigating a sticky situation

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20th


Apr

Comment: Lloyds share price unlikely to hit £1 in 2024

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20th


Apr

420 Day: Is it worth investing in cannabis?

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19th


Apr

Will gold prices fall soon?

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18th


Apr

Equities update: Just Eat delivers

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18th


Apr

42% of UK retail investors rely on their own research or ‘star’ investors for inspiration

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17th


Apr

Brits cry out for Pots for Life, but a crisis of confidence looms

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16th


Apr

What goes down must come up? 

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16th


Apr

10 quotes that explain the stock market

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15th


Apr

Relief rally beware: Middle East risk could hit your wealth

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14th


Apr

Investing Basics: ISA or a LISA?

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14th


Apr

A head scratcher 

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12th


Apr

The leading Japan fund we’ve just bought

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11th


Apr

Retail investors are bullish on market prospects after elections

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10th


Apr

Equities Update: Retailers lead solid gains for FTSE while US inflation comes in hot

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10th


Apr

Investing Basics: Investing in commodities with investment trusts

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10th


Apr

Behavioural Finance: Part 3 – Thinking outside the herd to give you the edge

How successful traders avoid emotional decision making and resist following the herd

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10th


Apr

Apple & Tesla: The Non-Magnificent of the Seven

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10th


Apr

UK retail investors buying ‘shovels’ amid AI gold rush 

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5th


Apr

Gold hits record high – 2 surprising reasons why

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3rd


Apr

Seoul searching

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3rd


Apr

Tesla’s poor figures are a warning sign for ALL investors

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3rd


Apr

Q2 Outlook | 2024: The wasted year

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31st


Mar

Investing Basics: What are Multi Asset Funds?

An overview of the Multi Asset sector from Liz Rees, Head of Research, Willis Owen

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30th


Mar

Finance Expert Warns Brits of Potential Financial Scams This Bank Holiday Weekend

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26th


Mar

A lack of guidance: a quarter of consumers feel neglected by their pensions and investment providers

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25th


Mar

InvestEngine ETF portfolio experience

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25th


Mar

Thiel, Bezos and Zuckerberg stock sales offer lessons to investors

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25th


Mar

Gold hits record high; why 2024 might be the time to buy

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24th


Mar

Investing Basics: How much time should you spend on your investments?

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22nd


Mar

Don’t stop believing

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22nd


Mar

Comment: Experts react to interest rate decision

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21st


Mar

QD view – Does the UK market need more than the best of British?

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20th


Mar

Investing Basics: What age can I retire?

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19th


Mar

Why transparent investing really matters

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18th


Mar

European momentum and a China alternative

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17th


Mar

QD view – Does the UK market need more than the best of British?

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16th


Mar

A snapshot of the global economy in March 2024

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16th


Mar

Comment: ‘Emerging market currencies squeezed until Q3’

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15th


Mar

Comment: Magnificent Seven stocks ‘look cheap’

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15th


Mar

44% of Britons believe they will retire before the current retirement age

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14th


Mar

The US economy is defying gravity

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13th


Mar

Comment: ‘An imminent rate cut seems unlikely’

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13th


Mar

Top three things to know about a Knowledge Intensive (KI) EIS

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13th


Mar

Maximising your allowances before tax year end

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12th


Mar

Crypto ETNs: Comment

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12th


Mar

Looking for undiscovered growth stories: Fidelity Japan

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11th


Mar

Educating Your Children About Money: 28% of Parents say they still bail children out past 25

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10th


Mar

Ready, steady, go

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10th


Mar

QD View: Clash of the titans

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6th


Mar

Empowering women in finance: Saxo sees 57% surge in female clients

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5th


Mar

Items most likely to be on UK investors’ budget day wish list

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4th


Mar

UK’s Largest Pension Scheme Warns Against Overreaching Government Reforms

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3rd


Mar

The 32 investment trusts that would have made you a million

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29th


Feb

Catch a falling star

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29th


Feb

Equities update: Leap years are usually good for investors…here’s why

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28th


Feb

Millennial Money Moves: Smart Investment Strategies for a New Generation

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28th


Feb

Equities latest: Aston Martin stuck in neutral

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28th


Feb

Property investors bullish for the year ahead despite lingering challenges

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27th


Feb

Demand for bonds soars as investors look ahead to rate cuts

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27th


Feb

Equity update: Smith & Nephew showing signs of recovery beating expectations 

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27th


Feb

Comment: Can we expect tax cuts in the Spring Budget?

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26th


Feb

Guest Post: A Holistic Guide to Rethinking Your Money Mindset

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26th


Feb

Most UK adults believe the concept of retirement is dying out 

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26th


Feb

Comment: Thoughts on the Magnificent Seven

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24th


Feb

Two Japanese funds on our radar

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24th


Feb

Investing Basics: Five simple investment rules

Investing for the first time can be daunting, but here are five simple investment rules to get you

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23rd


Feb

Market highs expected to give way to volatility

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23rd


Feb

Nvidia reasserts its place in the Magnificent 7; Equity update

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22nd


Feb

Themes for your ISA in 2024

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21st


Feb

Commentary: Beyond saving, the need to invest for a secure retirement

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21st


Feb

‘Fixed-income securities are looking like an outstanding asset for this year’

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21st


Feb

FTSE in the red as earnings disappoint

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19th


Feb

When will investors appreciate European Equities lower valuations

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19th


Feb

Nvidia now fourth biggest company in the world; have new investors missed the boat?

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19th


Feb

Rising noise levels in markets test investors

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15th


Feb

Navigating a Recession: The crucial role of banks in proactive individual support 

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15th


Feb

Insight on Nvidia

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14th


Feb

Equity update

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14th


Feb

Inflation sticky at 4%: Experts react

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13th


Feb

Positive momentum for risk assets in Q1

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13th


Feb

One in three UK households not confident in being able to afford their energy bills

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13th


Feb

Coca-Cola fizzes after reporting  

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12th


Feb

interactive investor ISA millionaires jump to record 1,001

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12th


Feb

Energy transition – investment megatrend of 2024?

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12th


Feb

11 million working-age Britons have less than £1,000 in savings

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10th


Feb

Range anxiety

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10th


Feb

What can investors learn from the Rugby World Cup?

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9th


Feb

Commentary: Japanese Markets and Nippon TV

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9th


Feb

ESG: More than the Guardian-reading, TikTok-wielding, tofu-eating ‘Wokerati!’

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8th


Feb

eToro: Talking equities

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8th


Feb

On the Road: Australia

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8th


Feb

China fastest deflation in 15 years poses risks for investors globally

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7th


Feb

Bring some ying-yang into your portfolio in 2024

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6th


Feb

Chinese New Year – History tells us the Year of the Dragon could lift Chinese market out of slump

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6th


Feb

Tesla And The Future Of Electric Cars

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5th


Feb

£1 trillion sitting in accounts earning less than 2%

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5th


Feb

‘India stock market rally needs careful approach by investors’

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3rd


Feb

iBonds: a major breakthrough in bond ETFs?

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3rd


Feb

Extra chips with that

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2nd


Feb

FTSE 250: Time to give up?

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1st


Feb

Bank of England decision on rates reveals its ‘failure’

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1st


Feb

“BoE awaits confidence inflation is vanquished” – interest rates held at 5.25%

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1st


Feb

6 predictions for fintech in 2024

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31st


Jan

Investment Trust Ratings 2024: Who’s in and who’s out?

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31st


Jan

What investors can learn from the football transfer market

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30th


Jan

Big Tech Earnings – pivotal reporting season for investors

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30th


Jan

Meta, Apple, Amazon: Earnings Preview 

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30th


Jan

European Growth Manager Insights on Markets H12024

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29th


Jan

Alphabet and Microsoft: Are we entering ‘overbought’ territory?

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29th


Jan

Younger and leaner post-acquisition: Taylor Maritime Investments

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29th


Jan

Seven investing lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger 

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29th


Jan

Only a quarter of Brits invested in 2023

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29th


Jan

Rising Middle East tensions spur investors into action

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27th


Jan

January insight: Mixed start to 2024

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27th


Jan

Heading to the polls

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25th


Jan

Share the wealth, Xi…

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25th


Jan

Higher interest rates led to UK banks paying more dividends than any other sector

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24th


Jan

Markets are in the doldrums but retail investors are raring to go

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24th


Jan

Expert commentary from equity markets

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24th


Jan

Comment: Netflix, Tesla and Wall Street’s record highs

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23rd


Jan

Cost of living crisis hits Bank of Mum and Dad

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22nd


Jan

Investing Basics: How to avoid emotional investing

Emotion can be your enemy; understanding is key to being a disciplined and profitable investor

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21st


Jan

QD view – Should I stay or should I go?

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20th


Jan

Why risk money on the stock market when cash seems safer?

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19th


Jan

Top of the pops

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19th


Jan

Comment: US stockmarket opportunities and multi-asset

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18th


Jan

The Big Issues: Social ventures and charities

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17th


Jan

Stocks slide as early rate cut hopes fade

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17th


Jan

‘The battle is far from over’ – Experts respond to surprise uptick in inflation

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16th


Jan

AI boom adds another string to Experian’s bow

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16th


Jan

Ocado delivers best ever Christmas numbers to end 2023 in the black

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15th


Jan

Facing the future without fear

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15th


Jan

December’s most popular funds, trusts and ETFs

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13th


Jan

‘Company earnings will continue to be good’

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12th


Jan

Definitely maybe

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12th


Jan

UK economy rebounds in November

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10th


Jan

Survey reveals shocking financial literacy gap among Brits

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10th


Jan

Retail investors boost cash holdings to capitalise on peak rates

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9th


Jan

The sector that dominated the Santa rally

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9th


Jan

Comment: Mortgage rate cuts

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9th


Jan

QD view – Our analysts’ top picks for 2024

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9th


Jan

Investment and retirement considerations for the self employed

You might enjoy being in charge of your own work, but you could pay for this freedom in other ways

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8th


Jan

Delivering a steady income in an uncertain world

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8th


Jan

Full steam ahead for London’s IPO Markets in 2024!

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8th


Jan

3 Ways to Protect Your Finances from AI Fraudsters

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7th


Jan

Ditching the crystal ball

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6th


Jan

Quarterly markets review – Q4 2023

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5th


Jan

Probably better asking an octopus…

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5th


Jan

What’s the future of Magnificent Seven tech stocks in 2024?

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4th


Jan

Diversification In Your Investment Portfolio 

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4th


Jan

How does the Super League decision affect investors?

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3rd


Jan

Royal Mint reports ‘flight to safety’

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1st


Jan

Outlook 2024: Private markets strategy

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1st


Jan

Investing Basics: Six biggest mistakes ETF investors make

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31st


Dec

UK markets: opportunities to make or lose money

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31st


Dec

Outlook 2024: Multi-asset strategy

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31st


Dec

Outlook 2024: Equities in the age of the 3D Reset

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30th


Dec

This time it’s different

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30th


Dec

Alternative investments: A comic collector tells a funny story

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29th


Dec

The future is here: Megatrends shaping the investment landscape

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29th


Dec

QD view – An update on the charges disclosure problem

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28th


Dec

What the ABC’s of 2023 can teach us about investing in 2024

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28th


Dec

Man in the mirror

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28th


Dec

Outlook 2024: Fixed income strategy

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26th


Dec

Outlook 2024: Equity Strategy

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26th


Dec

‘Swiftonomics’ and global GDP

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25th


Dec

Outlook 2024: Macro view – targeting opportunities

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24th


Dec

QD – review of the year

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23rd


Dec

The best performing investment trust of 2023 (so far)

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22nd


Dec

Is greed good?

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21st


Dec

‘What can we expect from markets in 2024?’

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20th


Dec

Employee Share Plans Update – December 2023

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20th


Dec

1 in 6 Brits don’t know how much is going into their pension

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20th


Dec

Commentary: UK inflation falls sharply

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19th


Dec

Heroes: ‘Tis the Season of Goodwill to All, provided they are white and straight!

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18th


Dec

The top 10 most popular stocks averaged a return of 67% over 2023

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17th


Dec

Is Gen Z turning against western civilisation?

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16th


Dec

Commentary – outlook for emerging markets and Latin America

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15th


Dec

In-come all ye faithful

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14th


Dec

Interest rates on hold at 5.25% – reactions

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13th


Dec

Dear Banks, We Need to Talk

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13th


Dec

Millions of over-40s face financial anxiety this Christmas

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12th


Dec

ChatGPT Generation: AI Tech is helping Brits make sense of our finances

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12th


Dec

Which investment approach is best for me – App and hybrid investing explained

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10th


Dec

Time to tell Sid?

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9th


Dec

QD view: Is there an easy fix to the sector’s discount problem? 

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7th


Dec

A bull and bear case for 2024

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7th


Dec

Fintech Trends for 2024: What is Ahead for the Financial Technology Sector?

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6th


Dec

Evergrande’s demise is delayed but not denied

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6th


Dec

Consumer watch – Falling into the Fall

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6th


Dec

How much has everyone else got in a pension?

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5th


Dec

IT Investor: My Q3 2023 Portfolio Review

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5th


Dec

Alternative Investments: The 2022 Bordeaux

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5th


Dec

Money Basics: 11 tips to save more into an ETF saving plan

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4th


Dec

The funds leading the recovery in November

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4th


Dec

Two-thirds of Britons feel that big banks prioritise profits over supporting savers

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4th


Dec

Building a resilient future: Our take on the Autumn Statement

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3rd


Dec

Balancing Act: Crafting a Strong Portfolio with Budgeting, Credit, and Investments

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3rd


Dec

How might we reduce the slings and arrows of financial stress?

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3rd


Dec

MediaWatch: Still waiting… 

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2nd


Dec

Ohayō Japan!

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30th


Nov

The UK fund we’ve bought that’s in fine form

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30th


Nov

Charlie Munger’s invaluable lessons about investing and life – RIP

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29th


Nov

Will Anyone Save The Investment Trust Savings Scheme?

Guest blog as eminent DIY investor and blogger 'IT Investor' laments the ITSS

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28th


Nov

Built to last

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27th


Nov

Navigating the Financial Landscape: Smart Strategies for Personal Investment Success

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26th


Nov

China – saviour of the Middle East?

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25th


Nov

Gathering momentum and the discount remains compelling: Schroder British Opportunities

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24th


Nov

Four little-known funds delivering consistent returns

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24th


Nov

Chancellor seeks pension reforms to save the UK’s economy 

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23rd


Nov

Over to the Old Lady of Threadneedle St

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22nd


Nov

‘Pot for life? Don’t hold your breath’

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22nd


Nov

Autumn Statement: ‘Lukewarm and politically driven’

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21st


Nov

“Pension rumours – This seems to be a lose, lose, lose policy”

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20th


Nov

Equity release vs inheritance tax

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20th


Nov

Pensions: To consolidate or not to consolidate

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19th


Nov

‘Prioritise ISA reforms to support low and middle-income earners’

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18th


Nov

Where will the class of 2023 invest?

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17th


Nov

Continuing to deliver in an uncertain environment: Alliance Trust

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17th


Nov

Hunt’s inheritance tax plans are ‘half-baked and half-hearted’

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17th


Nov

What can we learn about the Gen Z approach to leadership from Jimmy Donaldson (AKA. MrBeast)? 

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16th


Nov

Some thoughts on how to make the ‘non-saver to basic investor’ journey engaging to young people

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15th


Nov

The fund sector delivering consistent returns despite choppy markets

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15th


Nov

‘Inflation drop should be a warning to savers’

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15th


Nov

Inflation falls to 4.6%: Personal finance experts comment

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15th


Nov

The dark side of the boom – the rise of ecommerce consumer fraud 

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14th


Nov

Banking sector: a stock market opportunity for 2024?

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14th


Nov

‘Pay growth will cause the BoE some concern that the fires of inflation won’t be easily quelled’

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13th


Nov

How small is small? 

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13th


Nov

Get Rich slow: Half empty or half full?

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12th


Nov

QD view – Japan: more to play for?

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11th


Nov

Once more into the breach

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10th


Nov

The next phase of its journey: Schroders Capital Global Innovation

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9th


Nov

Common missteps in trading and how to avoid them

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9th


Nov

Jupiter Strategic Bond: Q4 2023 update

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9th


Nov

‘Guaranteed funds are a more reasonable bet than Treasury bills’

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8th


Nov

Investing Basics: How to invest for income using an ISA

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6th


Nov

Younger generations ‘more sceptical of switching bank accounts’

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6th


Nov

Most Brits are not feeling inflation

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4th


Nov

Investing Basics: Simple rules for successful investing

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4th


Nov

QD view – is there an easy fix to the sector’s discount problem?

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3rd


Nov

Still positive on bonds

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3rd


Nov

MAPFRE Economics upgrades forecast for global economy to 2.9% in 2023 but foresees “more persistent” high inflation

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2nd


Nov

Interest Rate Pause Leads to Hopes of Further Mortgage Reductions

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2nd


Nov

Continued reprieve for those worried about housing costs

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2nd


Nov

Back to basics

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2nd


Nov

Sunak AI Safety Summit fails if no regulation of sectors begins

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1st


Nov

The Paradox of Debt – How Debt Creates Wealth and Increases Inequality

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1st


Nov

Consumers going digital as better rates push one-third of UK savers to a new provider 

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31st


Oct

Consumer banking ‘the most customer-led market segment’

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31st


Oct

Autumn Statement rumours

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31st


Oct

Auto-enrolment – savers with workplace pensions twice as likely to be disengaged

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30th


Oct

QD View: Are cracks appearing in US markets?

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30th


Oct

The Pros and Cons of Holding Cash: A Prudent Strategy for Uncertain Times 

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29th


Oct

DIY Investor: Thoughts on the market

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29th


Oct

Investment trusts: 6% returns on cash – too good to resist?

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28th


Oct

DIY investors outdo the professionals 

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27th


Oct

‘You’ve got bricks, I’d love a brick!’ Why housing is an existential problem for the Conservative Party

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26th


Oct

UK demands further reform across pension funds to drive growth 

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25th


Oct

Mobius Investment Trust: the top-performing emerging markets trust over its first five years

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24th


Oct

Amazon’s AI move – why you need AI investments as race speeds up

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24th


Oct

Warning: The anti-ESG movement could hit your wealth

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23rd


Oct

‘Heavy blow to Brits nearing retirement age’

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22nd


Oct

Is the 60/40 dead?

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20th


Oct

The Israel-Palestine conflict boosts investor appetite for oil

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20th


Oct

US REITS: When to buy

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19th


Oct

UK Inflation Proves Sticky in the Aftermath of the BoE’s Pause

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18th


Oct

UK inflation stuck at 6.7% – ‘Reality check for the BoE as ‘stubflation’ persists’

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17th


Oct

Pay rises faster than inflation for first time in two years

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16th


Oct

Mass mortgage defaults: What does this mean for borrowers?

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15th


Oct

Investing Basics: Shorting strategies

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15th


Oct

Reframing the problem…

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13th


Oct

Investing Basics: How to choose a Global ETF

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12th


Oct

You say potato

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12th


Oct

US CPI comes in above expectations – what should you do with invesments?

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11th


Oct

Bond funds vs individual bonds: which are better?

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10th


Oct

Herald: Identifying innovative and disruptive companies

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9th


Oct

European Growth – ever more attractive valuations

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9th


Oct

Israel-Hamas war spooks markets as investors urged to avoid knee-jerk

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7th


Oct

Investing Basics: What do you get when you buy a growth ETF?

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7th


Oct

Investing Basics: Investing in your retirement

There are some important considerations to make when it comes to managing your pension or ISA pots

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6th


Oct

Does AI have a right to free speech? Only if it supports our right to free thought

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6th


Oct

Trading is still a serious business: Why aren’t we acting like it? 

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5th


Oct

Social investment fund tackling UK social inequality hits £1m with latest investments

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5th


Oct

Heads in the sand: Quarter of pension savers never check their pension

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5th


Oct

10 Stocks to watch in Q4 2023

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4th


Oct

Evergrande is still 99% off its trading highs

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3rd


Oct

Infographic: What is a co-investment?

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3rd


Oct

The Great Unretirement: Almost one in five pensioners don’t have enough money in their pension funds

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3rd


Oct

Triple-lock commitment tops pension planners’ policy wish list

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2nd


Oct

How are major world indices performing?

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2nd


Oct

Healthy fundamentals

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2nd


Oct

‘Investors to ignore World Bank report on China and east Asia growth’

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29th


Sep

‘Age, not class, is the biggest divide in British politics’

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28th


Sep

Investors seek alternative investments

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27th


Sep

UK ranks 15th in financial literacy, lagging European counterparts

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27th


Sep

Comment: Plans to streamline ISAs

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27th


Sep

Three ways you can support senior relatives with accessing online banking 

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26th


Sep

Women left behind by UK pension policy

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25th


Sep

Aubrey European Strategy – Q2 Results Indicate Attractive Valuation 

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25th


Sep

Comment – why you need AI investments

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24th


Sep

Investing Basics: Spotlight on SIPPs

DIY Investors takes an in depth look at the DIY pension wrapper

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23rd


Sep

Deglobalisation: did Mexico just eat China’s lunch?

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21st


Sep

A very short history of modern portfolio theory

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20th


Sep

Surprise dip in inflation

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19th


Sep

The parent wellbeing gap

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18th


Sep

UK Savings Week: Holidaymakers return with £130 in their pockets

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18th


Sep

UK Savings Week: Increasing interest in ISAs

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16th


Sep

Heroes: China Crisis 

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14th


Sep

How to Cultivate a Generation of Savvy Young Investors

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14th


Sep

‘Stronger investment returns for companies with high ESG ratings’

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13th


Sep

QD view – the right fund in the right structure

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11th


Sep

Slowing growth, lower rates

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11th


Sep

Investing Basics: Investing in UK small caps with investment trusts

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11th


Sep

Hope of a settlement for Woodford investors  

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10th


Sep

How technology is transforming India’s economy

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9th


Sep

G20 must urgently tackle global poverty with financial inclusion

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9th


Sep

Digital money for seniors

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8th


Sep

Comment: Why China is spooking investors

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7th


Sep

QD View: Mind the gap

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7th


Sep

You should be dancing

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6th


Sep

Money Basics: How much do I need to retire?

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6th


Sep

New petrol pain and global inflation fears as OPEC keeps oil curbs

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4th


Sep

The sustainable investment opportunity in emerging markets

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4th


Sep

Has ESG gone off the rails?

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2nd


Sep

A multi-year run of outperformance: Blackrock Frontiers

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31st


Aug

Uncertainty and monetary policy

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31st


Aug

Silver lining: how a recession may help economies and investors reset

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30th


Aug

Pension planners slam government over lack of support

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30th


Aug

Global Trading Survey 2023: European traders’ most and least favoured trading times revealed

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29th


Aug

Financial industry must pass on rate hike benefits

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25th


Aug

Active ownership: three ways to improve investor engagement

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24th


Aug

Halfway there…investing on a prayer

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24th


Aug

China and the fear of deflation

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24th


Aug

Mates mortgages? Economic climate changes homebuying plans

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21st


Aug

Time to take the plunge?

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20th


Aug

Addressing water storage gap

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18th


Aug

UK set to outperfrm the US

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16th


Aug

Inflation falls to 6.8% – a turning point in the cost-of-living crisis?

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15th


Aug

Tech fund booms as investors retreat from Health and American investments

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15th


Aug

UK mortgage customers take proactive measures to combat rising interest rates

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15th


Aug

AI is the most effective method for tackling money laundering threats, according to AML professionals 

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12th


Aug

UK economy proving more resilient than expected

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11th


Aug

Should I stay or should I go?

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10th


Aug

QD view – the future of growth investing

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10th


Aug

Global equity funds are upping exposure to Japan

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10th


Aug

Barbie fever means retail investor boost for Mattel

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9th


Aug

Tradition and innovation can rub shoulders – Part 2

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7th


Aug

“The IHT nil rate freeze has been worth its weight in gold. For the treasury”

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6th


Aug

Wide discount may offer long-term value: Global Smaller Companies

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6th


Aug

The best of both worlds?

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5th


Aug

The best of British opportunity 

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5th


Aug

The compound effect of environmental solutions

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4th


Aug

Still getting it 

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4th


Aug

Where pro footballers learn about investing in football

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3rd


Aug

More pain for borrowers as interest rates hit 5.25%

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2nd


Aug

Why are Asian smaller companies different?

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2nd


Aug

Borrowers with blips risk sleepwalking into highstreet mortgage rejection

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31st


Jul

Investing Basics: A Beginners’ Guide to Investing

Muckler helps those new to investing on a journey to financial independence

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31st


Jul

Surprisingly robust health: Results for the UK plc

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29th


Jul

Making money in real estate shares

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28th


Jul

Investing Basics: Investing in your 40s & 50s

If you’re in your 40s or 50s, there’s a good chance you are already investing, be it through a

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27th


Jul

Investing Basics: More Basics of Investing

Muckler helps those new to investing on a journey to financial independence

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27th


Jul

Tradition and innovation can rub shoulders

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26th


Jul

Six coronations and counting for Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust

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24th


Jul

Investing Basics: DIY Investing in your 20s & 30s

Getting into investing is a smart idea to grow your wealth over time, especially in the

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23rd


Jul

Five of the best: UK sector leaders for tough times

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23rd


Jul

Power to the people

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19th


Jul

Real estate tokenisation: Where bricks meet blockchain 

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19th


Jul

Fall in inflation eases fears of interest rate hike

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19th


Jul

‘Surprise’ drop in inflation: Commentary

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19th


Jul

Tradition and innovation can rub shoulders – Part 1

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17th


Jul

Young people increasingly reliant on credit

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15th


Jul

Why tackling gender inequality is key to delivering real financial inclusion

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15th


Jul

First time investor: How to be a successful DIY investor

Guest post from EQi looks at the basics of portfolio construction, management and strategy

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13th


Jul

Smaller-than-expected decline in UK GDP boosts case for more interest rate hikes

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13th


Jul

India ‘the most attractive emerging market for investing’

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13th


Jul

Notes from a road trip to China 

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12th


Jul

Known unknowns

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12th


Jul

Female employees most likely to be suffering from financial stress

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12th


Jul

Can robots compete with humans when it comes to financial advice?

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12th


Jul

Henderson European Focus on Europe’s economy

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10th


Jul

Delivering strong earnings growth: abrdn China

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10th


Jul

The top 10 fund performers in the second quarter of 2023

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10th


Jul

Britons shelve savings aspirations as unemployment fears mount 

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7th


Jul

Going deep on discounters

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6th


Jul

Silk Road strife

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