Latest articles by Paul Amery
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What are your ETFs really costing you?
Features Paul Amery explains how to compare passive funds with actively managed funds, and the costs you should watch out for.
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Is this a new tech bubble?
Features After a decade in the doldrums, the Nasdaq 100 indexis rapidly closing in on its post-millennium peak. Paul Amery asks if history is repeating itself.
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How to avoid the 'fees iceberg' when investing in tracker funds
Tutorials Changes to the fees charged by investing platforms could leave investors in passive funds at a disadvantage. Paul Amery explains.
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The best way to short US stocks
Features Paul Amery explains how you can use an inverse exchange-traded fund to profit from falling US share prices.
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Don’t bet on finding another Woodford
Features Fund managers of Neil Woodford's calibre are few and far between. Paul Amery explains why you're better off buying these passive funds instead.
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Outing the closet index funds
Features The only difference between an expensive actively managed fund and an index tracker could be what you pay for it. Paul Amery explains.
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How to take the risk out of ETF trades
Features Smaller investors can fall victim to price fluctuations when trading exchange-traded funds. Paul Amery reveals two ways you can protect yourself.
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Cheap buys in emerging-market ETFs
Features Emerging markets have fallen out of favour with investors, says Paul Amery. So, buy this exchange-traded fund while it's still cheap.
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How to profit from bond turbulence
Features Central banks have blown a bond bubble which could end in disaster. So if you own bonds or bond funds, where are you most exposed and what can you do about it? Paul Amery investigates.
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ETF production line gets leaner
Features The launch of a new batch of ETFs is a sure sign that Europe’s funds market is getting more competitive. That can only be good for private investors, says Paul Amery.
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The best Japanese tracker funds for the long term
Features Japanese stocks still have plenty to offer long-term investors, says Paul Amery. Here, he tips the best tracker funds to buy now.
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Ride out the gold storm
Features Gold exchange-traded commodities (ETCs) have done a great job tracking the volatile gold price. So, if you want to tuck away some gold in your portfolio, Paul Amery tips the best funds to buy.
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Bypass bank risk with ETFs
Features With governments are under enormous pressure to guarantee savers' deposits, short-term bonds have gained in appeal. Paul Amery tips the best exchange-traded funds to profit.
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How to diversify out of sterling
Tutorials Exchange-traded currencies (ETCs) are a great way to gain exposure to foreign currencies, whilst avoiding expensive bank dealing spreads. Paul Amery reports.
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An ETF to buy to profit from the complacency over Italy
Tutorials Investors have become complacent over the dangers facing Italy. Paul Amery tips one exchange-traded fund to buy for when the reality finally hits home.
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Three funds to buy to get exposure to oil
Features One of the best ways to gain exposure to emerging-market growth is through an oil play, says Paul Amery. Here, he tips three London-listed exchange-traded funds to buy now.
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A South Sea bubble in bonds
Features Investors in bond exchange-traded funds should heed the lesson of the South Sea Bubble, and sell out, says Paul Amery.
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The deserved popularity of ETFs
Features European exchange-traded funds are back in favour despite the crisis in the eurozone. But as always, watch out for costs, says Paul Amery.
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Funds: Back the tortoises, not the hares
Features Recent studies have shown that funds comprising of low-volatility stocks often do better than riskier ones. Paul Amery explains why, and tips one reliable exchange-traded fund to buy now.
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Cheap trackers: beware hidden fees
Features The cheaper a tracking fund is, the better. But watch out, not all costs are included in the published total expense ratio (TER) figure. Paul Amery explains.
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Should you buy into ‘smart beta’?
Features 'Smart beta' has got the big institutional investors excited. But what is it, and should you be excited too? Paul Amery investigates.
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How new fund regulations will affect you
Features A European regulator is forcing providers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be clearer on how their funds work. Paul Amery explains what that means for you.
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'Dow theory' indicator flashes red
Tutorials 'Dow theory' has been used over the years to forecast when American stocks have reached their peak. And it's British equivalent is now warning investors to tread carefully. Paul Amery reports.
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Hidden risks in corporate bond ETFs
Features Corporate bond exchange-traded funds are in hot demand. But many investors are oblivious to a key risk. Paul Amery explains.
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