5 of the best gold ETFs
5 of the best gold ETFs
Some investors like to hold gold as an insurance policy against uncertainty, but buying the physical metal can be tricky. Here are the best gold ETFs …
13 Mar 2023
5 buys: MoneyWeek’s best dividend ETFs
5 buys: MoneyWeek’s best dividend ETFs
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have only been around for three decades, but they have proved hugely popular, combining flexibility and low cost. Here, R…
30 Aug 2022
The best low cost index funds to buy now
The best low cost index funds to buy now
Index funds are an easy, low-cost way for investors to invest in a sector or asset class. Here’s a selection of the cheapest passive tracker funds on …
24 Aug 2022
What is a tracker fund?
What is a tracker fund?
Instead of trying to beat the market, tracker funds – also known as “passive” funds – try to track its performance. Here's what that means.
23 May 2022
Rize Pet Care ETF: a new fund to profit from pampered pets
Rize Pet Care ETF: a new fund to profit from pampered pets
Thematic funds have a bad reputation, but they can be useful. The launch of the Rize Pet Care ETF is a good example, says David Stevenson.
27 Apr 2022
MoneyWeek ETF portfolio update: taking a lesson on inflation from the 1970s
MoneyWeek ETF portfolio update: taking a lesson on inflation from the 1970s
Inflation is here to stay. Time to protect our ETF portfolio with some energy exposure, says Cris Sholto Heaton
21 Mar 2022
Buy Russia – it’s cheap
Buy Russia – it’s cheap
If you want to make money investing, you need to buy stocks when they’re cheap. And right now, says Dominic Frisby, there’s nowhere cheaper than Russi…
17 Feb 2022
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How to invest in blockchain without buying cryptocurrencies
How to invest in blockchain without buying cryptocurrencies
Many investors have been searching for a way to invest in bitcoin in their Sipp or Isa via a regular broker account. This fund fits the bill nicely, s…
27 Jan 2022
Short and leveraged tracker funds: risky rollercoasters that could bag more bang for your buck
Short and leveraged tracker funds: risky rollercoasters that could bag more bang for your buck
Short and leveraged tracker funds could help amplify your returns, says David Stevenson. But tread carefully: they can turn out to be a rollercoaster …
29 Dec 2021
Four of the best new ETFs
Four of the best new ETFs
The latest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer access to themes ranging from infrastructure to smart homes. David Stevenson takes a look at four of the…
30 Nov 2021
Why you should always be sceptical of new funds promising miracle returns
Why you should always be sceptical of new funds promising miracle returns
Many market-beating strategies could be an illusion caused by the constant search for new ways to sell funds, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
22 Nov 2021
If you want to get exposure to bitcoin, I have this great idea for you
If you want to get exposure to bitcoin, I have this great idea for you
As bitcoin climbs to new highs, you can now buy a bitcoin ETF. But if you really want to get some exposure to bitcoin, there’s a much better way, says…
20 Oct 2021
Index tracker funds won't shield your wealth from inflation – here's why
Index tracker funds won't shield your wealth from inflation – here's why
If you want your portfolio to survive in an inflationary world, a broad index-tracker fund won’t cut it. You need to be a lot more selective than that…
19 Oct 2021
US approves ‘‘bitcoin lite’’ ETFs
US approves ‘‘bitcoin lite’’ ETFs
The US financial regulator has begun approving bitcoin-themed exchange-traded funds, but with important caveats.
15 Oct 2021
How investment funds’ “greenwashing” hurts the planet
How investment funds’ “greenwashing” hurts the planet
A new paper suggests that funds claiming to target climate change may do more harm than good
2 Oct 2021
Carbon emissions trading: how to profit from the price of pollution
Carbon emissions trading: how to profit from the price of pollution
Carbon-emission allowances are still an esoteric market, but one that looks set to grow. This new fund could help you cash in.
21 Sep 2021
Where to find data on investment funds
Where to find data on investment funds
Investors can choose from a wide array of websites offering financial information about funds. Where should they start?
3 Aug 2021
Commodities are on a roll – buy in with this cheap ETF
Commodities are on a roll – buy in with this cheap ETF
Profiting from raw materials isn’t as easy as you might think. A new ETF, however, is worth a look
20 Jul 2021
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest to launch bitcoin ETF
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest to launch bitcoin ETF
Cathie Wood, the “star stock-picker”, bitcoin bull and founder and CEO of asset management firm ARK Invest, is hoping to launch an ETF to track the pr…
30 Jun 2021
Investing in space: a fund for the final frontier
Investing in space: a fund for the final frontier
The space sector is not simply about launching rockets to Mars or the moon. A new fund aims to cash in.
7 Jun 2021
Too embarrassed to ask: what is an ETF?
Too embarrassed to ask: what is an ETF?
Many investors use ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, as part of a passive investment strategy. But what exactly is an ETF?
1 Apr 2021
Nine of the best new investment trusts and ETFs
Nine of the best new investment trusts and ETFs
A lot of appealing investment trusts trusts and exchange-traded funds have emerged now that the market has calmed down. David Stevenson picks nine of …
26 Oct 2020