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Discover the emerging markets stocks picked out as growth champions
Thursday 23 Feb 2023The MSCI Emerging Markets Growth index seeks to capture the performance of large and mid-cap stocks with ‘growth style characteristics’ across 24 emerging markets countries. It uses five different criteria to create the basket of shares including long and short-term forecast earnings growth as well...
How ChatGPT could change the world: Why it matters and ways to invest in artificial intelligence
Thursday 16 Feb 2023ChatGPT is the hot topic around the world. It’s therefore no surprise investors are now wondering whether generative AI (artificial intelligence) is the next big thing in technology, and if so, which companies are best positioned to ride it. After years of research, it appears AI is reaching a...
Discover the stocks that delivered positive returns – even in the bad years
Thursday 16 Feb 2023Investors instinctively know sectors such as utilities, consumer staples and healthcare are defensive and have historically provided shelter during stock market turbulence. Yet the analysis usually focuses on sector performance alone. This article takes a different approach and seeks to identify...
Why buying Ocado shares could be a more volatile ride than you think
Thursday 16 Feb 2023With Ocado ( OCDO ) shares currently worth around a quarter of their value this time two years ago, investors might be wondering if the stock could finally be worth buying. While it is tempting to think all the bad news must be in the share price by now, we feel we need to warn potential buyers...
Why is Vanguard LifeStrategy so popular and is it a top performer?
Thursday 16 Feb 2023One of the most popular funds among UK investors is Vanguard’s LifeStrategy, a collection of so-called ‘one-decision’ funds which investors can tailor to their own risk attitude and investment goals. Fans of the product say it is ‘the only fund you’ll ever need’, so just why are people drawn to it...
The 80s and 90s market stars which could have made you a fortune
Thursday 09 Feb 2023Retiring as a millionaire has been the dream of many people for years. In the fanciful world of ‘what if’ chats over a pint, it didn’t matter how you did it, the endgame is what mattered, not the journey. Buying that Ferrari, taking luxurious cruises around the Caribbean, or owning that stately...
Revealed: the most popular stocks and funds for people drawing on their pension
Thursday 09 Feb 2023Investors drawing down their pension only have selected exposure to growth stocks and in general they are sticking to income-generating shares and funds. This is according to analysis of AJ Bell’s customer holdings by Shares . Many people are living for longer and are keeping their pension invested...
Shine as an investor: six golden rules to help you on the path to success
Thursday 09 Feb 2023Ask someone who has been investing for a while and there’s a good chance they will discuss the lessons learned along their investment journey. Many will reflect on their experiences and say that they wish they’d had a clear goal from the start as it would have saved them a lot of mistakes along the...
Paying the bills: How to get £1,500 post-tax monthly income in retirement
Thursday 02 Feb 2023For many of us, the dream is to have enough money invested by the time we retire that we can sit back and earn enough in dividend income each month to pay the bills without having to touch our capital or dip into our state pension. However, with many companies which used to pay big dividends, such...
Why bonds are back, how to invest in them and our best pick
Thursday 02 Feb 2023With interest rates moving up rapidly over the last year bonds now offer equity-like returns with far less risk. They are also likely to provide ballast to portfolios if recession strikes over the coming months. This article explains the reasons behind the change in fortunes for bonds and provides...