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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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Is now a good time to invest?

Why now is almost always the right time to invest.

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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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Nominee accounts: what you need to know

Did you know that the shares you own are unlikely to be held in your own name? If not, then this piece tells you what you need to know.

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How to choose a bond fund

How to think through choosing your bond funds.

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How to use duration to assess the risk embedded in your bond funds

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Transaction costs are the hidden fee ‘berg that’s tearing holes in your returns. Here’s how to find them.

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Rising bond yields mean short-term pain but eventually long-term gain. Discover how it works.

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Entertaining documentary about the GameStop saga or disturbing sign of how warped society is getting?

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This is what a historic bond meltdown looks like

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