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Index funds are simpler than ETFs

Should a passive investor plump for ETFs or index funds? The first factor to consider is which is the simplest option.

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A quick ‘n’ easy technique that lifestyles Vanguard’s LifeStrategy funds so you are not exposed to excess risk on the glide path to retirement.

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Vanguard index funds are now within reach of drip-feeding small investors thanks to new investing platform options.

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Our model passive portfolio gets caught up in the global equities blood-letting – there’s no hiding place.

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Back into bank preference shares?

Bank preference shares have fallen with bank shares on summer’s worries – to the extent that they’re tempting me back for a second look again.

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How to invest in an IPO

Want to invest in that bright young thing that’s about to come to the stock market? You probably shouldn’t, but here’s how you go about it.

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What is an IPO?

If you have to ask “What is an IPO” then with respect you’re probably not yet ready to invest in them yet!

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Foreign shares in an ISA

Think you’re not allowed to hold overseas shares in your ISA? Think again!

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Plan to invest as shares fall

This special post from Tim of the Psi-Fi blog outlines some ways to buy shares when the stock market is plummeting.

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It might feel good to have a big slug of cash waiting to invest in a market correction, but in practice you may not profit as much as you think.

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Introducing our new passive investing headquarters here on Monevator. Get your fix of indexing info all in one place!

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Good shares to buy now

Here’s some shares I’ve been looking at in the aftermath (so far!) of the stock market crash.

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How Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) and tracker certificates expose passive investors to risks they don’t need to take.

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A checklist of ETF features to look out for when choosing the best index tracker for you. Part four of a four part series.

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Ignore foolish people who tell you to buy a share because its dividend plugs a hole in your March cashflow. Here’s a proper way to manage investment income.

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This part of our index tracker buying checklist covers the oft forgotten, overlooked, and obscure features that can impact your returns without you realising it.

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