Investing in an Isa for this year? How to protect against storms

How to invest in an Isa for the new tax year to profit in the good times AND protect against storms By James Norton For This Is Money Published: 13:05 BST, 6 April 2020 | Updated: 13:05 BST, 6 April 2020 James Norton, a senior investment planner, at Vanguard UK, explains how he has simplified … Read more

When will stock markets stop their coronavirus slide? Investing Show

INVESTING SHOW: When will stock markets stop their coronavirus slide – and what kind of rescue could trigger a bounce back? By This Is Money Published: 18:48 GMT, 17 March 2020 | Updated: 18:48 GMT, 17 March 2020 The world has been turned upside down and stock markets are in turmoil as countries press the … Read more

Would I lose my pension if my investing platform goes bust?

Could you clarify the risks workers are exposed to if their pension provider or platform company fails. I have a self-invested personal pension with a large online investing platform. The value is over £1million and a separate pensions management company suggested to me it was at risk if the platform company goes bust. Whilst I … Read more

What does coronavirus mean for investors? Investing Show

INVESTING SHOW How to invest through a crisis like coronavirus and protect your money By This Is Money Published: 14:27 GMT, 4 March 2020 | Updated: 14:27 GMT, 4 March 2020 How should you invest through a crisis? Some may feel it is premature to ask that about coronavirus, but with stock markets tumbling hard … Read more

My investing firm won’t let me move half of my funds to a rival

I have £150,000 of investments, and I also look after my brother’s £300,000 portfolio on his behalf. We have held our investments with a big financial services provider since 2012. We’ve had several financial advisers during that time. After talking to a new ‘restricted’ adviser who offers investments via a large UK bank, I am … Read more

Is it worth investing in space stocks and Virgin Galactic?

Flights into space have come down in price over the years – but casually jetting for an out of this world experience is still way out of reach to the average punter.   Virgin Galactic is now quoting $250,000 – or £193,000 – for would-be space tourists, small change for the global elite. But despite this, … Read more

Disabled veteran set to lose £250,000 after investing in Sirius Minerals

Disabled veteran set to lose £250,000 after investing in Sirius Minerals By Joanne Hart, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 23:50 GMT, 22 February 2020 | Updated: 23:50 GMT, 22 February 2020 A disabled war veteran who ploughed his Armed Forces compensation into Sirius Minerals shares stands to lose £250,000 from Anglo American’s bid. John (not … Read more

Shares, funds and investing tips that will last all-year round 

On Friday, millions of people around the world got together to celebrate Valentine’s Day – and according to comparison website Finder, looked set to splash even more cash on their loved ones, what with the average spend increasing from £28 per person in 2018 to £35 per person in 2019. Because when you love someone, … Read more

How investing in the food industry can help you reap mouthwatering profits

From seeds to shops and fertiliser to fast food – and futuristic alternative meat sources – there is a basket-load of opportunities for investors to cash in on the food business. The food industry is not just about what we put in our mouths – but how it gets there. It is made up of … Read more

How to profit from investing in green energy and reducing waste

INVESTING SHOW: How to profit from green energy, reducing waste and boosting recycling By This Is Money Published: 10:35 BST, 5 September 2019 | Updated: 14:46 BST, 5 September 2019 The desire to look after the planet better has led to a huge rise in interest in drawing more of the energy we use from … Read more