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Passive investing: what is it and how does it work?

I spend so little time on my investments that it feels wrong. How can I expect to succeed without any effort? You get back what you put in, right? Wrong. Investing is one of the most counter-intuitive of activities going, because we can only meaningfully judge the results over several decades, not the hours or [...]

Our model passive portfolio reaches its 5th birthday. Time for cake, presents, party hats and stats.

Want to invest in fancy pants smart beta funds? Now you can do so without having to abandon Vanguard…

Jason Zweig’s A to Z of financial jargon is a must for investors, being about the funniest thing you will ever read short of an advertisement for an under-performing hedge fund…

Get up-to-speed on the pros and cons of factor investing via this engaging interview with hedge fund boss Cliff Asness…

How index trackers work

A quick guide to the different types of index tracker and how they work.

What is the equity risk premium?

The equity risk premium gives a clue to what you can expect to earn from putting up with the ups and downs of the stock market…

How compound interest can save our pensions

Use time, the correct asset allocation and tax breaks to maximise the power of compound interest to see you alright in your old age.

Our model passive portfolio stares straight ahead as Commandant Market pulls its nostril hairs with sadistic glee.

Blackrock has slashed its ongoing charges on several key tracker funds…

Our model passive portfolio gets roughed up by Mr Market for the first time in over three years.

In this guest post, John Hulton – aka the DIY Investor – explains why he thinks Vanguard’s LifeStrategy funds are the ideal one-shot investment.

A starter’s guide to index investing that will help you meet your investing goals.

With this boatload of money tools and calculators, you can look to the future while keeping an eye on the present.

Not sure what asset allocation is right for you? Here’s a simple-to-use free tool that can help you decide.

5 ways to reduce tax in retirement

Reduce tax in retirement with this Monevator assortment of legal moves to stay one step ahead of the taxman.