Investing a lump
sum intelligently
Many of our users have a significant lump sum to invest. It really pays to consider factors like tax and investment timing to make the optimum use of those funds.
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Investing a lump
How to start an
investment portfolio
Becoming an investor means making your money work as hard as it possibly can and it’s never too early – or late to start an investment portfolio explains Wendy Spires. Put simply, investing is the process of putting money you already have to work in a bid to make more – committing capital to a specific […]
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DIY investors must
face fund risks
Many DIY investors may be exposed to far more risk than they are really comfortable with, according to new research underscoring the importance of a proper assessment of investment risk and your true tolerance for it. According to a survey by Wealth Horizon, the vast majority – 69% – of UK investors are only willing […]
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What is a core-satellite
investment style?
Core-satellite investment styles are a hot topic, but it may add complexities which investors need to understand, explains Wendy Spires. Observers of the investment industry will know that, for over a decade, one of the main debates is that of “alpha” versus “beta”. This refers to whether it is worth paying more for active money […]
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