Despite the chaos the coronavirus crisis has reaped on global markets this year, the US has been by far the best performer of 2020. From 31 December 2019 to 7 August 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered 5.3 per cent compared to an 18.3 per cent loss from the UK’s FTSE All Share and a 6 … Read more
The rise of DIY investing has delivered a revolution in the way investors buy shares, investment trusts and funds – offering them huge savings through online brokers. It’s easy to invest in a stocks and shares Isa, self invested personal pension, or standard trading account online and start putting your money to work, without the … Read more
In our Money Pit Stop series, we ask financial experts to give This is Money readers a free portfolio makeover. Mike lives in London and is a marketing executive earning £32,000 per year. He started investing in funds in 2017 and now has a portfolio worth around £80,000 -most recently making a £15,000 profit after the … Read more
MINOR INVESTOR: Dividend cuts are still hitting the headlines, but could these shares bring back payouts? By Simon Lambert for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 07:32 BST, 6 August 2020 | Updated: 07:32 BST, 6 August 2020 The stock market may have bounced off its lockdown lows but investors are still feeling the dividend pain from the coronavirus … Read more
Barclays has launched an online investing service in a bid to plug the so-called advice gap with a ‘personalised investment plan’. Initially only available to Barclays current account customers with at least £5,000 to invest, but soon to be rolled out further, Plan & Invest is designed for those without the know-how, time or confidence … Read more