Our model passive portfolio forces us to take one of the toughest decisions in investing: Rebalancing.
Investing
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.
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.
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]
Hey! You! Did you like the emerging market story a few years ago? Then you should love it now…
What are the different ways in which you can invest your money, and why do you need to spread it about?
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.
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!
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?
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?
Investing risks come in many guises, and often when you think you’re reducing risk, you’re just swapping it for a different one.
Just when you thought you almost knew what you were doing with pensions, new research directly contradicts the old ‘your age in bonds’ rule. Pah!
Why would anyone want bonds in their portfolio? Here’s the lowdown on the part that different bond types have to play.
Important: What follows is not a recommendation to buy or sell The Edinburgh Investment Trust. I’m just a private investor, storing and sharing notes. Read my disclaimer. Name: The Edinburgh Investment Trust Ticker: EDIN Business: Investment trust More: Trustnet / Morningstar Official site: Invesco Perpetual One of the UK’s best-known fund managers, Neil Woodford, has announced [...]
Our little portfolio dozes off while the markets are about as action-packed as a US Government office during shutdown.