Latest articles by Paul Amery
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Do ETFs stay on track?
Features Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may be cheaper than actively managed funds - but don't assume their returns will always match the returns from the indices they're tracking, says Paul Amery.
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Catch the new gold uptrend
Features As gold and silver quietly resume their historic role as monetary metals, it’s unlikely that the bull market in precious metals has peaked yet, says Paul Amery. Here, he picks two funds to take advantage.
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Just what is your tracker fund tracking?
Features Beware conflicts of interest that could skew the index your exchange-traded fund is tracking against you, says Paul Amery.
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Bet on the oil price with an ETC
Features Fears of a global slowdown have sent oil prices tumbling. Paul Amery explains how you can profit thanks to an exchange-traded commodity tracker.
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Get exposure to gold miners
Features Gold mining shares are trading at record lows. But picking winners is hard. So, you're best bet is to buy an exchange-traded fund, says Paul Amery. Here, he looks at three.
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Japanese small caps going cheap
Features Grab yourself a bargain - smaller companies in Japan are trading at rock-bottom prices, says Paul Amery. Here, he tips two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to buy now.
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Get ready to buy Greece
Features A Greek default could pave the way for investors into the country's stockmarket, says Paul Amery. Here, he tips one exchange-traded fund - not for the risk-averse.
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Prepare to catch as the markets' levitation trick fails
Features Paul Amery explains how to bet against the market with an inverse exchange-traded fund (ETF) and tips one fund to buy now.
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What you need to know about ETFs
Features Exchange-traded funds are a great way to trade markets in the short term. But before you dive in, says Paul Amery - here's what you need to know.
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Volatility tracker funds are not all they seem
Features The US equity market’s volatility index, the VIX, is trading at its lowest level for two years. That means volatility is likely to increase. So does that mean it's a good time to buy a fund that tracks the VIX? Maybe not, says Paul Amery.
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Avoid stockmarket pitfalls with ETFs
Features Britain's stockmarket is suffering from short-term trading and investor apathy, says a recent review. But exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could offer just the solution, says Paul Amery.
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Asset managers lose out to ETFs
Features Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and trackers are becoming more popular as investors spurn management fees for better value. That's good news for savers, says Paul Amery.
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Do your homework on ETFs
Features New guidelines have been drawn up to protect consumers of financial products such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs). But it's still vital you do your research, says Paul Amery.
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Promising alternative to FTSE trackers
Features There's a curious stock-market anomaly that's exploited by this exchange-traded fund, says Paul Amery - less volatile stocks outperform more frenetic ones.
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How popular ETFs distort share prices
Features Many stocks are now being traded not because of a fundamental interest in the individual firms, but because they belong to widely-traded ETFs. It's a case of the tail wagging the dog, says Paul Amery.
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Funds: How to find income without the risk
Features A spate of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been launched to take advantage of investors' search for yield. Paul Amery looks at how these funds stack up.
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Are your tracker funds going where you think they are?
Features Less red tape is attracting many foreign firms to list on Britain's stock exchange. But with less regulation, how do you know your index-tracking fund isn't tracking more than you bargained for? Paul Amery explains.
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Just how risky are ETFs?
Features Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make extra income from lending out their stocks. But what are the risks to you as an investor? Paul Amery reports.
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Should you worry about ETF fraud?
Features A loophole in how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are traded cost Swiss bank UBS $2.3bn. Considering the popularity of ETFs, should you be worried? Paul Amery reports.
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How to take a punt on currencies
Features Playing the foreign exchange (FX) market is a popular way to make quick profits - but it can also be a quick way to lose large amounts of money. Paul Amery explains the three things you need to consider when investing in currencies.
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How to get the most value from ETFs
Features The gap between the buying prices of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and their intrinsic values grew during August's volatile trading. So what can you do to avoid getting a bad deal on your ETFs? Paul Amery explains.
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ETFs: how to spot the hidden risks
Features When buying exchange-traded funds (ETFs), there are two main risks you should watch out for. Paul Amery explains what they are and how you can spot the hidden pitfalls.
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Is your ETF a safe bet?
Features Although exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have increased in popularity recently, investors should beware of the potential conflict of interests between themselves and the fund manager, says Paul Amery.
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Are 'synthetic' ETFs worth the risk?
Features The press and regulators are really getting their teeth into ‘synthetic’ exchange-traded funds just now. But what exactly are they, and should retail investors be worried about them? Paul Amery explains.
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