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The cost of active fund management

Ex-hedgie turned passive investing prophet Lars Kroijer debuts his first article on Monevator with a look at the true cost to you of active funds.

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Everything you need to know about building your own asset allocation from scratch.

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Some people collect exotic orchids and strange tropical fish. Here’s a couple of rare bonds I’ve secured for my portfolio.

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Find the asset allocation to suit your temperament and stage of life with our quick guide to the perfect portfolio.

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Broker price scramble kicks off

Brokers are scrambling to put new pricing models in place as the trail commission tap runs dry.

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Our model passive portfolio forces us to take one of the toughest decisions in investing: Rebalancing.

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In the grand finale of our three-part investing debate, we tackle edge – does it exist for humble folk? Then we shake hands and head off for a sherry.

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Part two of our three stage smash-up sees The Investor turn the tables on The Accumulator to ask him why he never tried going active.

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A seasonal passive vs active investing debate laced with a little humour, respect and fanatical devotion to the annihilation of the other side. [Not really]

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Hey! You! Did you like the emerging market story a few years ago? Then you should love it now…

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What are the different ways in which you can invest your money, and why do you need to spread it about?

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Jeremy Grantham says the market is heading for a fall. He has a good track record, as far as it goes, but market timing doesn’t.

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Regrets, I have a few. Happily, despite the heady rise in London property prices since I used my house deposit to start investing, not doing so isn’t one of them!

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How does the 3rd edition of Smarter Investing by Tim Hale change the game for passive investors? And are there overlooked lessons from the 1st edition?

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Investing in Lego

Investing in Lego is becoming a big business. Is this a perfect uncorrelated asset, or an investment fad too far, driven by low interest rates?

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Investing risks come in many guises, and often when you think you’re reducing risk, you’re just swapping it for a different one.

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