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The issue with investing in themes
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The issue with investing in themes

Despite being around for decades, the market for thematic investing really took off during the pandemic. In response to investors' desire...

Growing inheritance tax concerns cause a 32% increase in equity release
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Growing inheritance tax concerns cause a 32% increase in equity release

Would it lessen the need to pay inheritance taxes? New data shows that in the first three months of 2025, homeowners took 32% mor...

Will prime real estate in the UK become a safe haven asset again?
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Will prime real estate in the UK become a safe haven asset again?

Amid worries over Trump tariffs and stock market volatility, cautious investors have been pouring money into so-called safe haven assets....

Over-60s people's property wealth reaches a record high
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Over-60s people's property wealth reaches a record high

The over-60s own more than half (56 percent) of all housing wealth in the UK. Just the over 75s hold nearly a quarter (23 percent) of the...

Be wary of phony Steven Bartlett videos as they could cost you thousands of dollars
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Be wary of phony Steven Bartlett videos as they could cost you thousands of dollars

I was drawn in by the statement "new investment opportunities have arrived" when I saw a video on Instagram that seemed to feat...

Leaving America's shadow: Why non-US stocks might benefit from Trump's tariff chaos
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Leaving America's shadow: Why non-US stocks might benefit from Trump's tariff chaos

It is difficult to maintain optimism in these times due to the Trump tariff chaos and the general feeling that the world is changing dras...

Profits from obscure and exotic international markets are tapped by investment trusts
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Profits from obscure and exotic international markets are tapped by investment trusts

Investing solely in investment trusts, Unicorn Mastertrust seeks to provide an alluring total return, mostly through capital growth. With...

This Easter, should you buy chocolate stocks?
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This Easter, should you buy chocolate stocks?

Is it wise to give chocolate stocks a break or are they a solid investment option for your portfolio? Despite a considerable decl...

Why next year might be even more difficult in light of BP's "long, painful decline"
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Why next year might be even more difficult in light of BP's "long, painful decline"

It will not arrive soon enough, according to Kaylie Pferten. In terms of corporate announcements, BP's most recent update was inc...

Can you diversify your portfolio by investing in sugar?
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Can you diversify your portfolio by investing in sugar?

Everyone will have a long list of items to buy at the grocery store as Easter draws near. However, should one or two sugar investments be...

Dividends: Dependability during ambiguous periods
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Dividends: Dependability during ambiguous periods

While investors have been concentrating on US mega cap technology, dividend strategies have received little recognition. In a more challe...

Can stagflation affect my investments?
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Can stagflation affect my investments?

Make sure that your investments can withstand a global downturn. At its foundation, investing is putting your money to work in or...