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Why gilts have seen a surge in investor interest and how they work
Thursday 03 Nov 2022Since the UK Government’s disastrous mini-Budget (23 Sep) and subsequent U-turn there has been marked interest from retail investors in UK gilts. According to Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell, there have been more gilt purchases by AJ Bell customers since the mini-Budget than...
Confused about the cost of investing in funds? We have the answers
Thursday 29 Sep 2022Fees on actively managed funds have declined in recent years as pressures from cheaper passive funds and greater regulatory scrutiny have taken their toll. But arguably attempts by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide more transparency around fund fees has led to some confusion for investors...
The key considerations to factor in before selling a share
Thursday 21 Jul 2022Following the collapse of global stock markets this year, many observers may think the ‘when to sell’ boat has been missed. Not so. History shows that investors consistently get this wrong, buying high and selling low, despite the opposite being the objective. Many investors sit on poorly...
Explaining the basics around shares and how they can make you money
Thursday 21 Jul 2022What are shares, why do they exist, what rights do their holders enjoy and how can you make money from owning them? In this article we will answer these questions and help give you an introduction or refresher on the basics of share ownership. When companies list on a stock market they divide their...
How to find the important information on US shares
Thursday 14 Jul 2022Anyone interested in US-listed stocks might find themselves confused when trying to read the latest company announcements. Unless you know the difference between an 8-K and a 10-Q form, trying to fathom what each announcement means is a nightmare. In the UK, most stock exchange announcements have...
How much risk are you prepared to take with investing?
Thursday 14 Jul 2022Investing is about maximising returns for a given level of risk. The problem is each investor’s risk appetite and circumstances will be slightly different and so getting the right balance is a key factor in setting up a sustainable investment strategy. In this feature we look at what risk appetite...
Fevertree is well positioned to maintain and grow its market leading position
Thursday 30 Jun 2022This is final article in a three-part series looking at how to find and analyse growth stocks. We look at the valuation and competitive strengths and weaknesses of our chosen UK-listed company. This is the concluding part of the series on how to find and analyse growth stocks. It is focused on...
How Fevertree qualifies as the one of the best growth companies
Thursday 23 Jun 2022This is part TWO of three articles looking at how to find and analyse growth stocks. In this second article we take a closer look at an individual UK-listed company and how to identify and define its growth. In part three we will turn to valuation. This is the second part of our series on how to...
Why you need to know about dealing spreads when buying and selling shares
Thursday 23 Jun 2022In an age where everything is digital, and buying shares no longer means having to physically take delivery of paper share certificates, it’s tempting to assume you can deal at the touch of a button at any time during the day and get the same price you see on your screen. However, that price is...
How to find and analyse quality growth companies
Thursday 16 Jun 2022This is part one of three articles looking at how to find and analyse growth stocks. We also explain important financial considerations to consider. In the second and third articles we will take a deeper dive into a UK stock. Growth and value investing have become part of the investment lexicon in...