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Women and investing
Thursday 20 Sep 2018Lack of confidence may be holding many women back when it comes to investing – that’s despite the fact that they may be naturally more suited to it than men. While women are more likely to be in charge of the household finances, when it comes to investing they are still far less engaged than men...
How to take the emotion out of investing
Thursday 06 Sep 2018It has been a volatile year for global equities as trade wars, geopolitical crises and Brexit negotiations have all soured investor sentiment. It can be tempting to follow the herd and sell when things go sour or buy when everyone is confident, but investors should avoid acting impulsively and...
The ultimate FTSE 250 guide
Thursday 30 Aug 2018In a companion piece to last week’s FTSE 100 special, this week Shares investigates the FTSE 250 index, the authoritative measure of UK-quoted mid cap companies. It could be described as Anteros to the FTSE 100’s Eros; the FTSE 250 is more obscure than its larger and more celebrated sibling index...
Your back to school crib sheet
Thursday 09 Aug 2018The tables featured in this article give you the perfect starting point to swot up on stocks during the summer lull and before the market kicks back into gear in the autumn. We’ve pulled together five data-driven snapshots that should help drive idea generation for all investors whether or not your...
Vote for the best collectives
Thursday 09 Aug 2018After a successful first year the second iteration AJ Bell’s Fund and Investment Trust (FIT) awards opens up to voting this month. And in 2018 there is a twist as there will be active and passive winning funds for all but one of the categories. And while past performance is not a guide to the...
The big decision: cut your losses or hang on in hope of a share price recovery?
Thursday 26 Jul 2018See 19 July 2018 issue of Shares for part one of this feature: ‘The big decision: take profits or run your winners?’ Deciding when to pocket profits after an investment has done well is one thing but knowing when to cut your losses when things go wrong is an even more difficult dilemma. Share...
The big decision: take profits or run your winners?
Thursday 19 Jul 2018For many investors, the value of their portfolios and the share prices of the stocks within it will – if they choose correctly – rise gradually and steadily over time. Bouts of volatility are to be expected and there might be the occasional sharp drop or quick swing upwards after good or bad news...
Student stock picker reveals approach to playing the markets
Thursday 05 Jul 2018It is always pleasing to discover young people interested in the markets. Developing a savings and investment habit early in life can put you in a strong position to cope with life’s big events as you get older such as buying a house or even being able to retire early. Shares ’ managing director...
Could investors start to shun food and drink companies for high sugar use?
Thursday 05 Jul 2018The definition of ethical investing is changing. New investors are coming through the ranks with a different set of priorities from previous generations. Historically, ethical funds have used a relatively simple screening process to determine which companies were eligible for investment, simply...
Second quarter update on our 2018 share portfolio
Thursday 05 Jul 2018Our top picks for 2018 have on the whole enjoyed a superb second quarter, reversing the first quarter’s losses to now stand significantly ahead of the market. The average gain from the portfolio is now 8.4% versus a mere 0.6% from the FTSE All-Share over the same period. This is a dramatic turn of...