How to get your finances ‘divorce-ready’
The world of divorce is intricate and complex and the impact on your finances can be profound. The divorce rate...
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What DIY investors were buying in 2023
Income was a key theme for the year across shares, investment trusts and fundsShort-term bonds were particularly popular It’s that time of the year. Everybody is looking back and taking 'stock' of what they have done, and what they need to change for the year ahead.Investors are no exception, and in December brokers handily publish lists of the most popular investments among their customers over the year. Investors' Chronicle has compiled the lists and here's what we found out. Stocks and sharesThe list of top-10 most popular stocks on Hargreaves...
Where active funds are outperforming
We look at where active funds have had a good showing in recent yearsWinners and losers point to some useful...
‘I need £40,000 a year – how should I invest my £560,000 cash pile?’
Our reader wants to move house, retire and invest a huge cash lump sum in a short space of timeHis...
Why the China-Saudi deal threatens the dollar and US stocks
China and Saudi Arabia continue to cosy up on the trade front. Theoretically that could spell trouble for the reserve...
The best US funds that own more than tech
Global and S&P 500 tracker funds are heavily weighted to US tech stocksIf you have substantial exposure to these it...
Today’s markets: Shares muddled as eyes turn to economics
It’s a mixed opening in Europe this morning as the ‘end of rate hike’ rally runs out of steam. In...
When to buy index-linked bonds
Index-linked bonds have lower prices and higher yields than in past yearsThey can provide income, mitigate rising inflation and diversify equity...
The financial crisis turns 15: have lessons been learned?
Bonus cap removal assumes a healthy finance sector Regulatory safeguards can be easily upended by a sudden crisis One of most...
Value stocks’ time will come – perhaps just not imminently
Depending on how you look at it, 2023 is set to be the worst year for growth in dividends paid...
