24th Aug 2026
Ask ten different investors “what’s the best investment right now?” and you’ll get ten different answers, because the honest truth is there isn’t one. The best investment for a 25-year-old with 40 years until retirement looks nothing like the best investment for someone who wants a reliable income next year, or someone who just wants…
19th Aug 2026
Here’s a complete beginner’s guide to alternative investments like art. Showing you other ways to invest outside of stocks, shares, and bonds.
18th Aug 2026
On 17 August 2026, the yield on the 30-year US Treasury bond climbed to around 5.3%, its highest level since July 2007, as investors demanded higher returns to keep lending to a government issuing record amounts of debt against a backdrop of stubborn inflation. UK gilt yields have been drifting higher too, and the ripple…
14th Aug 2026
Of all the investment platforms aimed at UK beginners, InvestEngine is the one I keep coming back to when someone asks me where to start, and here’s why. It strips out the account fees that eat into small portfolios, gives you the choice of building your own ETF portfolio or having one built for you,…
12th Aug 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing almost every industry, and investing is no exception. AI investing tools now do everything from managing your portfolio automatically to scanning markets for patterns in seconds, making it easier than ever for everyday investors to make smarter financial decisions. From robo-investing apps that build and rebalance a portfolio for you, to…
5th Aug 2026
Gold has had a wild ride into the second half of 2026. It’s down from its January peak, but showing early signs of stabilising as summer draws to a close. If you’re wondering whether August is the moment to buy, hold, or steer clear, here’s a round-up of what analysts have actually said so far…
27th Jul 2026
If you follow the FTSE 100 even loosely, you’ve probably seen AstraZeneca in the headlines today. It’s one of the biggest companies on the London Stock Exchange, so when it moves, it tends to make the news- and it can nudge the whole index, along with any tracker fund that follows it. Here’s what actually…
21st Jul 2026
If you’ve been reading about artificial intelligence, data centres or electric vehicles, you’ve probably come across the same word again and again: semiconductors. These tiny chips power almost everything in modern life, from smartphones to supercomputers, and the companies that make them have been some of the strongest performers on the stock market in recent…
10th Jul 2026
Vanguard has just launched four new US-focused ETFs on the London Stock Exchange. And if you’re building a diversified portfolio, it’s worth knowing what they are and whether they deserve a place in yours. Here’s what’s new, what each fund actually does, and how to think about adding them without overcomplicating things. What Is an…
1st Jul 2026
Oil has had a rollercoaster year! Earlier in 2026, crude prices surged as conflict in the Middle East raised fears of major supply disruptions. More recently, those fears have eased, oil prices have pulled back, and investors are once again debating where the market could head next. While short-term sentiment has cooled, oil remains one…
25th Jun 2026
SpaceX has been one of the biggest investing stories of 2026. After years of speculation, Elon Musk’s space and satellite giant finally went public on 12 June in what became the largest IPO in history. Shares quickly surged after listing, pushing the company’s valuation above $2 trillion at one point and making it one of…
24th Jun 2026
Commodities might not sound as glamorous as tech stocks or crypto coins, but don’t be fooled , they’re one of the most powerful tools in your investing toolkit. And if you’re looking for a way to beat inflation, diversify your portfolio, or just tap into the raw power of global demand, commodity ETFs are a…
