Favourite funds update - 16 October 2024

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Pair of increased takeover bids state the value case for UK equities

Frasers’ increased offer for Mulberry may well founder upon the blocking stake held by Challice but ABC Technologies seems to be winning over the board...

Tue, 15/10/2024 - 11:18


How did the AJ Bell funds perform in the third quarter?

The big themes of the past three months included interest rate changes, turbulence in the summer and political events. Despite some volatility, particularly in Japan...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 15:58


What are the different types of investments?

You don’t need to know absolutely everything about investing before you get started, but learning a few key phrases and bits of lingo is a...

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 15:33


Four ways to get ahead with investing

If you’re new to investing or are a bit rusty and need a reminder, this article should put you on the right path.

STEP...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 17:18


Why America has the same shrinking stock market problem as the UK

Its stock market listings are down by almost half since 1996, the number of new floats is down by nearly 90% from 2021’s peak and...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 16:00


How to know if you have ‘excess cash’ that could be invested

There is £430 billion of ‘excess cash’ sitting in savings accounts that people could be taking more risk with, according to a new report from...

Thu, 03/10/2024 - 15:35


Can I inherit my late father’s pension, and will I owe inheritance tax?

Can you explain how Inheritance Tax (IHT) will impact my pensions? My father worked for the NHS for 35 years and recently passed away –...

Wed, 02/10/2024 - 18:03


Lifetime ISAs boom in popularity

Lifetime ISAs have become more popular, with an extra £732 million going into the accounts last year, according to government figures. The account, which gives...

Tue, 01/10/2024 - 16:27


Pension withdrawals jump to £52 billion in cost-of-living crisis

Inflation may have returned closer to ‘normal’ levels in recent months, but three years of spiking prices and rising interest rates has had a huge...

Tue, 01/10/2024 - 15:50


Starter portfolios update - 30 September 2024

We recently carried out an in-depth review of our Starter portfolios. As a result, we’ve made them both simpler and lower cost for new...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 21:48


Favourite funds update - 27 September 2024

The AJ Bell Favourite funds list is designed to lighten your research load. There are thousands of funds out there – so we’ve narrowed the...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 09:25


Five ways to get started investing

Starting out investing doesn’t have to be tricky. When you start it’s easy to be bamboozled by jargon or feel like it’s all too complicated....

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 14:29


Families urged to track down £1.4 billion in forgotten child accounts

The Government has urged people aged 18-22 to come forward and claim their share of £1.4 billion stashed in matured Child Trust Funds. Government data...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 14:20


The elite group of British shares outperforming the UK stock market

The UK stock market might be unloved but there are shares delivering strong returns. These include well-known British companies trading at or near record share...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 11:43


Why the US Federal Reserve needs to get interest rates down (and fast)

The US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point is generally winning praise for the signals it sends on the...

Fri, 20/09/2024 - 09:09


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