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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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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!

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Why would anyone want bonds in their portfolio? Here’s the lowdown on the part that different bond types have to play.

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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 [...]

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Our little portfolio dozes off while the markets are about as action-packed as a US Government office during shutdown.

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Want to retire in 10 years? Then get yourself a plan. Like this one.

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