Managing your investments


What the Bank of England’s new policy package means for investors’ portfolios

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time in seven years, jacked up its Quantitative Easing programme to £435 billion, flagged...

Mon, 08/08/2016 - 08:48


Five ways to make sure bouncy markets are not becoming bubbly

The old strategy of “Sell in May” has proved a failure thus far in 2016, as stock and bond markets have both continued to make...

Thu, 28/07/2016 - 09:34


What does end of ‘golden era’ of equity returns mean for pension investors?

Most of today’s investors have lived through a ‘golden era’ of equity returns that is about to come to a shuddering halt.

So argues an influential...

Thu, 28/07/2016 - 08:58


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The investor’s guide to life after Brexit

Why certain stocks crashed, what’s next for investors and how best to position your portfolio.

Investors were taken by surprise on Friday 24 June when the...

Fri, 01/07/2016 - 10:54


The four key portfolio issues to address as the UK prepares to “Leave”

The British electorate has spoken and the UK has decided to “Leave” the European Union. The Prime Minister is going, the Leader of the Opposition...

Wed, 29/06/2016 - 15:56


What does Brexit mean for your finances?

While the dust is unlikely to settle for months following Friday’s shock EU referendum result, you may be anxious about what all this uncertainty means...

Tue, 28/06/2016 - 11:02


Help, I don't understand dividends

Help, I don't understand dividends

Your essential guide to getting dividend income from the stock market

Savers have had to contend with very low rates of interest on cash...

Thu, 19/05/2016 - 15:58


How to tell whether rough winds will shake the market’s darling buds of May

The saying “Sell in May, go away and come back again on St. Leger day” is one of the oldest of all market rules of...

Thu, 28/04/2016 - 10:29


What is income drawdown?

Dummy’s guide to income drawdown

Income drawdown is becoming an increasingly popular option for people entering retirement because it lets you take control of your pension savings and choose how...

Tue, 19/04/2016 - 10:25


Shares article - The big fight: why investing is the knock-out champion versus cash

The big fight: why investing is the knock-out champion versus cash

It is not just how much you invest but how early you invest which can make the difference to the size of your savings pot.

Failing...

Fri, 08/04/2016 - 16:43


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