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Exploring the ‘G’ in ESG: why governance is very important to investing
Thursday 27 Jun 2019In the second part of our two-part series on ESG investing we examine the issue of governance and unveil an ESG portfolio to help develop investment ideas which tap into this increasingly mainstream theme. When you buy a share in a company you are actually obtaining a portion of a business, thus...
Two stocks which analysts say you should now buy
Thursday 13 Jun 2019Investors should always sit up and take notice when an analyst changes stance on a stock, particularly if they are upgrading to buy or downgrading to sell. It sends a strong message that something has changed with the investment case. Sometimes they change rating on a stock for valuation grounds...
FTSE 100 stocks with a negative earnings trend
Thursday 13 Jun 2019Last week we looked at which stocks in the FTSE 100 index had the fastest earnings growth over five and 10 years and what price investors were prepared to pay for them . This week we’ve delved into the murky waters of the stocks with the worst record of growing earnings. We have used the same...
How fast are earnings growing among FTSE 100 stocks?
Thursday 06 Jun 2019Which blue-chip stocks have the fastest earnings growth? By using market screening tools and comparing growth with valuation we have come up with some useful insights which could provide the basis for further research. RELIABLE GROWTH OR DANGER AHEAD? Employing data from Stockopedia we measured...
What do I need to know about pension transfers?
Thursday 16 May 2019Pension freedoms introduced in 2015 have given people more control than ever before over their finances in retirement – but they have also created some confusion. There are a number of different types of pension – you might have more than one – and it is not always clear which is the best option...
UK’s best performing technology companies so far in 2019
Thursday 25 Apr 2019UK technology stocks have soared in 2019, matching or beating the performance of much better-known benchmarks for leading technology companies such as the Thomson Reuters Global Technology index or the US-based NASDAQ. While recent technology headlines have been captured by Uber’s IPO, Apple’s...
The clever way to invest in companies with a competitive edge
Thursday 25 Apr 2019Are you looking for undervalued and high quality companies that have the right characteristics to potentially fend off even the fiercest of rivals for at least 20 years? If so, analysis from financial services firm Morningstar may be able to point you in the right direction. Morningstar uses five...
Planning for a 100-year life
Thursday 25 Apr 2019When am I going to die? This question, while slightly morbid, is essential when devising a retirement income plan. In a recent survey of savers who had entered drawdown – keeping their pension pot invested while taking an income – since April 2015, respondents aged 55 to 59 on average thought they...
The biggest dividend yields in the FTSE 350
Thursday 11 Apr 2019Dividends are a big reason people invest in shares. The prospect of securing a juicy yield on your money is an appealing one. And with the FTSE 100 paying a prospective dividend yield close to 5%, the income attractions of UK stocks have rarely been more evident. But buyer beware, these dividends...
How to get young people interested in finance
Thursday 11 Apr 2019When it comes to saving and investing, the earlier you start the better – but getting young people interested in finance isn’t always easy. Starting your investment journey at an early age has myriad benefits; your money has longer in the market to grow and can enjoy the benefits for compound...