17th Jan 2024
Blue chip investing refers to buying stocks in large, big-name companies that have established themselves as big players in their respective fields. But is it possible to invest in too many blue chip companies? And if so, why is this? In this article, we’ll explore these questions, and more. Scroll down for all of the…
15th Jan 2024
Last year turned out to be a bit of a rollercoaster ride for the price of gold. The precious metal experienced several ups and downs during the course of 2023, though ended the year 7.7% in the green. Gold has a reputation for being a decent hedge against inflation but given the current inflation situation,…
5th Jan 2024
A zero-sum game is a situation where, if one party wins, another loses by the same margin. If you think about investing you may believe that buying and selling shares is an example of a zero-sum game – and it can be! However, did you know that not all investing is actually a zero-sum game?…
29th Dec 2023
The ‘January Effect’ suggests share prices typically rise at the beginning of the year. But is there any truth to the theory? And if so, how can the January Effect be explained? Keep on reading to discover all the details or click on a link to head straight to a section… What is the January…
14th Dec 2023
Sports memorabilia, fine art, vintage wine, antique furniture… when it comes to investing in collectables, where do you start? And how do you choose the ‘right’ collectables to buy? In this article, we’re going to highlight 8 need-to-knows about investing in collectables. Keep reading for all the details or click on a link below to…
5th Dec 2023
Amid speculation that global interest rate rises may be coming to an end, the price of gold has soared. As of Tuesday 5 December, one ounce of gold will now set you back $2,111 (£1,672) – a record high! This is all because the price of the US dollar has fallen, which has led to…
30th Nov 2023
Play your cards right and a modest £1,000 investment today could put you on the path of building a sizeable stock market portfolio. In this article, we’re going to explore how beginner investors might choose to invest an initial £1,000. Plus, we’ll explore how much money investors can make by starting with a low four-figure…
23rd Nov 2023
Investing can feel like deciphering a secret code at times, especially with terms like ETFs, ETNs, and ETCs floating around. In this article we’re going to explore the differences between Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs), and Exchange-Traded Commodities (ETCs). Get your head around these different types of Exchange-Traded Products and you’ll almost certainly improve…
10th Nov 2023
If you have savings, now is a good time for you and your money. Interest rates on even flexible accounts are looking a lot healthier. You can get just short of 6% on some accounts which hasn’t been seen since before the 2008 financial crash. But there’s always a catch isn’t there? The catch now…
9th Nov 2023
This is a sponsored post by Trading 212. Trading 212 is an online investing platform that boasts ‘commission-free investing for everyone’. But is the platform any good? And with so many investing apps out there, what sets Trading 212 apart from the others? In this article, we’re going to dive into Trading 212’s offering by…
14th Sep 2023
Make no mistake about it, interest rates on savings accounts have gone through the roof. 12 months ago the top easy-access deal paid a pitiful 0.65% AER variable. Today the top rate pays 5% AER variable (at the time of writing). Meanwhile, we’ve seen UK-based stocks struggle this year, with both the FTSE 100 and 250…
10th Aug 2023
This is a sponsored post on behalf of eToro A diversified portfolio can help reduce the risk of your investments suffering large falls. So how can you mix up your investments? And are there any drawbacks related to holding a diversified portfolio? Keep on reading for all the details or click on a link to…
