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What next for shares after the post-crash bounce? By This Is Money Published: 17:09 BST, 8 June 2020 | Updated: 17:09 BST, 8 June 2020 The stock market in the UK has bounced substantially since late March and shares in the US have soared even more, but how long can this last? On this episode … Read more
A surge in young investors within the next 12 months could be on the cards according to new research from personal finance comparison website, Finder.com The study, entitled Investing in a coronavirus world: A brave new dawn?, revealed younger generations are embracing investing following the initial coronavirus market crash which firmly took hold in March this year. … Read more
There is little doubt Britain faces one of the deepest recessions in history. This month, the Bank of England warned the UK economy faces its worst downturn in 300 years, while chancellor Rishi Sunak said it was very likely we are in the middle of a ‘significant’ recession as we speak. The hope is our … Read more
Investors name Vanguard as having the best value funds, as they pick global brands and trackers amid the coronavirus crash New research has revealed which investment firms customers feel offer the best value with the latest findings collated just after the market crash in March Vanguard was ranked top for value for the first time … Read more
It is a commonplace of financial advice that regularly investing small amounts can help to protect the small investor against stock market volatility. While this might generally be true, it will be more so in some cases than others – for instance, if you start to invest when shares are hitting a peak. But some … Read more
INVESTING SHOW: Where can investors look for shares that will benefit from a coronavirus recovery? By This Is Money Published: 16:45 BST, 4 May 2020 | Updated: 16:45 BST, 4 May 2020 The stock market has staged a strong recovery from its March lows, but there are likely to be more tough days ahead. This … Read more
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With Covid-19 dominating – understandably – every sector of the news, the focus on healthcare has never been greater. Companies making everything from vaccines to disinfectant are suddenly having their moment in the sun. Doctor Paul Jourdan is chief executive of specialist fund manager Amati Global Investors, a company that invests in small to medium-sized … Read more
Financial hardship is spreading rapidly and crooks are actively looking to take advantage of people’s struggles to get hold of their cash. While times are tough, it remains crucial to take stock and prevent criminals from selling you dodgy pension products, insurance deals or investments. With scammers scouring their sucker list and the dark web … Read more
GUINNESS GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME: The fund investing in companies that have not cut dividends so far By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:04 BST, 11 April 2020 | Updated: 22:04 BST, 11 April 2020 Guinness Global Equity Income is a rare breed among income-orientated investment funds. Since launch at the end of … Read more