PRUDENT INVESTOR: 10 golden rules for rookie investors

10 golden rules for rookie investors: The PRUDENT INVESTOR has seen it all over three decades of stock market ups and downs… here’s his top tips UK shares have halved twice since turn of the century – but each time recovered  Most investors hold too much money in the UK and too little in the … Read more

THE PRUDENT INVESTOR: Covid cost me, and I still fear a second wave 

Did you hold on through the roller-coaster ride? It has been a nerve-jangling few months since Covid-19 sent the stock market into a spin. At the time of deepest gloom, I produced figures showing how quickly share prices had rebounded after previous dips, and highlighting the risks of panic-selling. We’ve already had a healthy bounce-back, … Read more

THE PRUDENT INVESTOR: My jargon-busting guide to help you know your Oeics from your elbow! 

There’s more to choosing an investment fund than deciding on a manager, your favoured spot in the world and the level of risk. One choice that is not often highlighted is the type of fund. Fund types include unit trusts, open-ended investment companies (Oeics), investment trusts and exchange-traded funds. All types of fund give investors access … Read more