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January 3, 2022

What are “value traps” when investing? 3>

Psychologically, it feels great when we buy a “bargain” – especially when the item is a rare, expensive product that we really want (e.g. a 1st edition book). Similarly, investors can feel elated when they…
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November 17, 2021

2021: Is the stock market high? 3>

Since the 2008-9 Financial Crash, stock markets – particularly in the US – have arguably seen their biggest ever “bull run” (upward trajectory). This was interrupted in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic hit markets, but…
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October 5, 2021

Does value investing work? 3>

Value investing is a distinct investing style that has many famous proponents including Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger and Mohnish Pabrai. The idea is relatively simple: find great businesses with strong fundamentals, whose shares are trading…
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September 28, 2021

How to prepare for inflation 3>

Inflation is often called the “silent killer” of investments. Even as your investments rise in value, in the background inflation is reducing the value. The Bank of England (BoE) has a target of 2% inflation…
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September 16, 2021

Responsible investing: an introduction 3>

Increasingly, investors want to know the impact that their investments are having on the world – not just the returns they generate. “Responsible investing” (sometimes also called ethical and ESG investing – environmental, social and…
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September 9, 2021

What are cryptocurrencies really worth? 3>

What is it that gives the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies value? Many investors have been intrigued by the potential returns here. In December 2020, Bitcoin reached $24,000 and then skyrocketed to over…
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August 18, 2021

Stocks & Shares ISAs – what you need to know 3>

Interest rates on regular savings accounts are at historic lows. In 2021-22 it is nearly impossible to find an easy access account beating 0.65%, or a fixed-rate one over 1.7% (both under the Bank of…
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August 11, 2021

6 top investing mistakes to avoid 3>

Investing is a powerful way to build wealth and open financial opportunities for you and your loved ones in the future. Yet investing is often daunting for people who have not dealt with the subject…
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July 20, 2021

A short history of investing 3>

For hundreds of years humans have invested, by allocating money with the expectation of higher returns in the future. Whilst digital technologies have revolutionised the way we invest in the 2020s, the principles of successful…
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July 13, 2021

How to make an ethical portfolio 3>

We all hold values which influence how we live our lives. We might buy Fairtrade or shop locally, for instance. Yet whilst these might feel straightforward, investing ethically – e.g. putting money into companies and…
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