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Why investors are buying cheaper investment funds
Investors. You’ve never had it so good. New research shows that investors across Europe are paying lower expenses on average […]
Julia Docker
Dec 9, 20203 min read
December 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for December 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Dec 1, 20204 min read
Why I don’t (always) like index tracker funds
How do you make $15bn in a day? It’s easy enough if a) you’re Elon Musk, and b) your electric […]
Julia Docker
Nov 17, 20205 min read
Too much market optimism
It’s been another good day for global investment markets. News of a second effective vaccine, Moderna which shows nearly 95% […]
Julia Docker
Nov 16, 20203 min read
50/50 chance of a Brexit deal
With all eyes on the US Presidential Election – and perhaps half an eye on the second-wave of Covid-19 sweeping […]
Julia Docker
Nov 6, 20204 min read
November 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for November 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Nov 2, 20204 min read
Why the pandemic is killing commercial property investment
It’s been a bumpy 24 hours for global stock markets, as surging Covid-19 cases and growing calls for lockdown measures […]
Julia Docker
Oct 29, 20204 min read
Economic recovery in Britain is faltering
Economic recovery in Britain is faltering, and the Bank of England should step up spending, instead of opting for negative […]
Julia Docker
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Don’t create your own personal gold standard – 3 reasons why it’s a really bad idea
It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Today’s Farage, Fortune & Freedom email newsletter is all about gold. Farage’s writing […]
Julia Docker
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Updating our investment models
Around this time each year, we carry out a couple of important tasks in respect of our investment portfolios. Firstly, […]
Julia Docker
Oct 12, 20203 min read
Ignore the doom and gloom. What’s happening in your portfolio is likely very different.
It’s the early evening, and the BBC News has been full of Covid-19, the US presidential election and Brexit. When […]
Julia Docker
Oct 5, 20203 min read
The Donald has the Rona – what does it mean for investors?
US President Donald Trump, along with the First Lady, has tested positive for coronavirus. Announcing the news in a tweet, […]
Julia Docker
Oct 2, 20201 min read
October 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for October 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Oct 1, 20203 min read
Better female representation on FTSE 350 boards
One area of business and finance where inequality is rife is a female representation at board-level for the largest UK […]
Julia Docker
Sep 23, 20203 min read
How much lower can interest rates go?
National Savings & Investments has announced that it is reducing the interest rates payable on its savings products from 24th […]
Julia Docker
Sep 22, 20202 min read
Negative interest rates are a growing possibility
In a surprise to nobody, the Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 0.1% this month. Announcing […]
Julia Docker
Sep 18, 20202 min read
It’s growth, Jim, but can we sustain it?
My apologies to fans of Star Trek for butchering a phrase often attributed to the show for the title of […]
Julia Docker
Sep 11, 20202 min read
September 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for September 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Sep 1, 20204 min read
Could this spell the death of commercial property funds?
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on new rules designed to improve the structure of open-ended property funds. The […]
Julia Docker
Aug 4, 20203 min read
August 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for August 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Aug 3, 20204 min read
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