Category: Investment
No such thing as a ‘no-risk’ investment
Knowing how much risk you are comfortable taking is key
Evolution of ESG investing
Changing face of consumer ethics and behaviours
Evolution of ESG investing
Changing face of consumer ethics and behaviours
Conscientious investor
Investing today to help make a better tomorrow
Smoothing out market volatility
Pound cost averaging – how to avoid trying to second-guess market movements
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak led to the biggest daily drop in the FTSE 100 on 12 March 2020, since the financial crisis. The FTSE 100 fell 9% when markets opened — worse than any single day in 2008 and beaten only by the record figures of 1987’s ‘Black Monday.’ Continue reading “Smoothing out market volatility”
Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket
Reducing the risk of your portfolio by choosing a mix of investments
One of the most effective ways to manage investment risk is to spread your money across a range of assets that, historically, have tended to perform differently in the same circumstances. This is called ‘diversification’ – reducing the risk of your portfolio by choosing a mix of investments. Continue reading “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket”
Goals-based investing
Are you giving yourself the best chance of success?
Before you start, defining any goals you may have will help you plan, budget and choose the right investments. Your goals might be around enhancing your current lifestyle, planning for your family or your own retirement. Continue reading “Goals-based investing”
Responsible investing
Invest today. Change tomorrow
Responsible, sustainable and environmentally friendly investing is here to stay. But, while demand is growing among all age groups, genders and income bands, some savers and investors are missing their biggest opportunity for responsible investing, which is through their pension. Continue reading “Responsible investing”
ISA deadline 5 April 2021: use it or lose it
Make the most of the tax breaks before it’s too late
If you hold a Cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) you may be dissatisfied with the low rates of interest you receive, which could make it difficult to grow your money even at a rate that keeps pace with inflation. Continue reading “ISA deadline 5 April 2021: use it or lose it”