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What is the WTO and its role in the US-China trade war
The World Trade Organisation, or WTO, has been in the headlines due to its involvement in the US-China trade war. What is the WTO’s role in this? -
Purchasing managers' index: how not to read this leading economic indicator
Economic indicators such as the purchasing managers' index (PMI) plummeted in the first quarter of 2020. PMIs are useful to gauging changes in economic activity, but their readings are often misunderstood. -
What is a robo-advisor in investing and how do I start?
Robo-advisors are online investment platforms that provide access to low cost, diversified investment portfolios. Robo-advisors will manage your investment to make sure your investment risk and expected returns match your investor profile. -
Sortino ratio explained
You can compare the Sortino ratio for different portfolios to find out which delivered the greatest downside risk-adjusted return over a given timeframe. -
Investment strategies: how to research shares
For many new investors, researching shares can be daunting. The more you know, the better your decisions should become, so we start here with a few manageable steps. -
What is share dealing?
An introduction to buying and selling shares. -
What is investment management?
Have you ever wondered what investment management is and what investment managers do? Here we explain their role and the different ways your money can be managed to achieve your investment goals. -
A short guide to investing for millennials
Investments, pensions, stocks and shares. Probably not the centre of discussion among groups of 17 to 37 year-olds more worried about housing costs and flat wages. However, with inflation eroding cash savings and time being of the essence, it’s never too early to invest for the future. -
The difference between saving and investing
Saving and investing are often used in articles as synonymous terms, but in fact they are quite different in a number of ways. Here we look at those differences and why it’s important to consider both as you put money aside for the future. -
Achieving your investment goals
Andrew Craig, author of ‘How to Own the World,’ looks at a number of options you can choose to help you achieve your financial goals. -
Why women shun the markets, but shouldn’t
Jargon-filled marketing campaigns, ads for older, richer men, confidence, trust, risk, and knowledge. Just some of the reasons cited for why women shun the stock market. However, the financial sector is waking up to the problem. -
The benefits of long-term investments
Long-term investments may not be as exciting as short-term plays, but they tend to be less risky and they can certainly pay off handsomely in the end. Find out what the best long-term investments are, and how you can benefit.
