14th Jan 2025
Sponsored post On the 11th of December, XTB launched what they believe to be “one of the best stocks and shares ISAs in the UK”. That’s a pretty bold claim to make, and it caught the attention of me, and the rest of the MoneyMagpie team, instantly! Stocks and Shares ISAs are one of the…
31st Oct 2024
Can you believe that it’s nearly November? I’m personally more than ready for the shops to replace skeletons with Christmas trees and to start planning my Christmas market trips! For investors, the festive season represents a great time to take advantage of seasonal trends. Events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day Sales encourage…
22nd Oct 2024
Value stocks and growth stocks are the two big players in the stock market. Last week, we published an excellent guide on growth stocks that explains what they are, how to find them and why you might want to include them in your portfolio. To even things out a bit, this guide is going to…
21st Oct 2024
Eventually, the time will come when its time to let go of certain areas of your portfolio. Investors might choose to sell stocks for various reasons including to free up some extra cash or to reinvest in a more profitable opportunity. Selling your stocks can feel like a huge decision! What is the market turns…
18th Oct 2024
Growth stocks offer the promise of skyrocketing returns, but they also come with a bit of a risk. These stocks can be very alluring, especially for young, new investors who dream of house deposits, new cars and big holidays. But, what exactly are growth stocks and are they a good investment? In this article, we’ll…
8th Oct 2024
If you’ve ever wondered which is the cheapest supermarket in the UK, or you split your shop between different ones to try and bag the most savings, fear not! The latest news is out: we finally know which is the cheapest supermarket in the UK for their own brand products. Stop the Own Brand Stigma…
4th Oct 2024
This week, Jerome Powell, Chair of the US Federal Reserve, made a highly-anticipated speech in which he suggested that US interest rates could be cut in the near future. Rate cuts are a pretty big deal in the world of finance and the speech got everyone talking about how further cuts could impact the economy….
25th Jun 2024
Ever since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, people can’t stop talking about AI! Over the last 2 years, artificial intelligence has crept into the investing space, providing investors with multiple use cases that can save time and minimize human error. The concept of using AI to invest is very appealing. Imagine being able to…
18th Jun 2024
It goes without saying that the stock market can be a little boring! Let’s face it, no one wants to stare at price charts all day long. If you have a bit of money to spare and fancy putting it in something a bit more interesting, here are 5 unusual investments that could beat the…
30th May 2024
Investing in undervalued stocks is a common strategy used by investors to pocket capital gains. The idea is that undervalued stocks have more room for growth – which means more room for returns! Finding these stocks is like finding hidden treasure. They aren’t always obvious and take some digging to find. In this guide, I…
25th Apr 2024
You may have noticed two words dominating the financial news headlines in recent weeks. The words ‘Magnificent 7’ seem to be appearing on almost every media outlet you could find! But, what exactly are the Magnificent 7 stocks and why are they so significant? In this guide, we will take a deep dive into the…
25th Mar 2024
When assets continuously rise during a bull market, nothing is more rewarding for investors. But what causes bull markets? And how do you invest during one? In this article we’re going to take a look at bull markets, identify a major sector that is currently in a bull run, and take a look at how…
