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How to think about asset allocation and fund choices if you’re investing in a Junior SIPP.

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When investing is boring

Proceed with caution with these tips on getting through the dull times.

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Buying an investment trust on a discount can boost your returns. Here’s how!

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Is ditching UK gilts for US Treasury bonds as smart a move as it looks?

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Our model portfolio bounces back from its 2022 decline. Okay, twitches back…

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Should we stay out of the market after a bad run for our investments? Or do outsized profits await those who wade in when things look bleakest?

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What are money market funds?

Money market funds are touted as a ‘cash-like’ product which offer better interest rates than the banks. But they’re much riskier than that.

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The untold story of the UK’s worst bond market crash.

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A cheap portfolio of cheap assets

While nothing is always true in investing, it’s generally the case that buying cheap assets gives you a better prospect of higher future returns. With bonds the relationship is clear. Lower bond prices mean higher yields – and your starting yield with a bond is an excellent indicator of the return you’ll ultimately receive. With [...]

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Why UK investors need gold and cash on top of bonds.

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Can setting up a Family Investment Company reduce your dividend tax bill – and even if it does, is it worth the extra hassle and costs?

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Our model portfolio notches up its worst year ever. Oh goody.

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Investment trust discounts and premiums

Investment trusts on a discount enable you to get more assets for your money. Or, if you like throwing money away, you can buy a trust at a premium.

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A must-read book or gift for new UK investors.

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Bond terms jargon buster

Our bond terms explainer – busting bond jargon for longer than we care to think about.

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So you think bonds are bad? That’s a shame, because they haven’t looked this good for a decade.

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