What is a deficit?
What is a deficit?
When we talk about government spending and the public finances, we often hear the word ‘deficit’ being used. But what is a deficit, and why does it ma…
18 Nov 2022
Bill Dinning: Britain is a bargain – but global stocks could fall further
Bill Dinning: Britain is a bargain – but global stocks could fall further
Andrew Van Sickle talks to Bill Dinning ahead of the MoneyWeek Wealth Summit to get his views on some of the hottest topics in finance today.
18 Nov 2022
Persimmon yields 13.8%, but can you trust it to deliver?
Persimmon yields 13.8%, but can you trust it to deliver?
With a dividend yield of 13.8%, Persimmon looks like a highly attractive prospect for income investors. But that sort of yield can also indicate a com…
8 Nov 2022
4 investment trusts to buy yielding up to 12%
4 investment trusts to buy yielding up to 12%
Widening discounts present a buying opportunity for these four high-yielding investment trusts
7 Nov 2022
Saving vs investing: which is better to help you make more money?
Saving vs investing: which is better to help you make more money?
Saving your money certainly looks more attractive now interest rates are on the rise. But investing could be a better choice if you’re prepared to tak…
3 Nov 2022
3 dividend stocks to buy yielding more than 7%
3 dividend stocks to buy yielding more than 7%
Three dividend stocks on the market right now for income and growth.
2 Nov 2022
5 of the world’s best stocks
5 of the world’s best stocks
Here are five of the world’s best stocks according to Rupert Hargreaves. He believes all of these businesses have unique advantages that will help the…
2 Nov 2022
Why we need a little patience
Why we need a little patience
In volatile markets it’s easy to get spooked and sell your investments. But that could cost you many thousands of pounds. A patient approach can be mu…
28 Oct 2022
Which is best – buy-to-let or shares?
Which is best – buy-to-let or shares?
Buy-to-let property used to be a great investment, but it’s no longer a sure-fire way to make money.
26 Oct 2022
Is it a good time to buy physical gold?
Is it a good time to buy physical gold?
The gold price remains depressed, but demand for physical gold has never been higher. Dominic Frisby explains whether now is a good time to buy physic…
25 Oct 2022
Crash? What crash?
Crash? What crash?
October is often said to be a month of stockmarket crashes. But that's not true for this year, says Max King. A host of positive triggers are lining u…
25 Oct 2022
The strong dollar leaves UK property looking cheap
The strong dollar leaves UK property looking cheap
UK property looks cheap for international investors, says Dominic Frisby.
21 Oct 2022
The US stock market – should you put more into the S&P 500?
The US stock market – should you put more into the S&P 500?
Everything went right for the US stock market in the past decade. It will be hard to repeat that as interest rates rise. We look at how attractive the…
20 Oct 2022
What next for stocks as bonds crash?
What next for stocks as bonds crash?
Despite the slump in prices, UK government bonds remain too expensive. Stocks are much better value, says Max King.
20 Oct 2022
Learn about money – join our Money Masterclass
Learn about money – join our Money Masterclass
From what is a fund, why your credit score matters to how pensions work – our master class will deliver you financial education to your inbox every we…
19 Oct 2022
Open-ended property funds and the illusion of liquidity
Open-ended property funds and the illusion of liquidity
The pension crisis is once again showing why real-estate investment trusts (Reits) are a better choice than open-ended property funds
7 Oct 2022
LDI: another financial fix has backfired
LDI: another financial fix has backfired
Liability-driven investment (LDI) has become the latest widely touted investment product to go horribly wrong, says Max King.
7 Oct 2022
The dangers of derivatives as the “Goldilocks era” ends
The dangers of derivatives as the “Goldilocks era” ends
This is no longer a benign environment for investors, says Andrew Van Sickle. But – as the recent pension-fund derivatives blow-up shows – not everybo…
6 Oct 2022
Markets may have bounced, but this is not the end of the bear market
Markets may have bounced, but this is not the end of the bear market
Stocks are back on the rise, commodities and precious metals prices are up – even the pound has rebounded. But none of this is typical of bull markets…
5 Oct 2022
What to do as the age of cheap money and overpriced equities ends
What to do as the age of cheap money and overpriced equities ends
The age of cheap money, overpriced equities and negative interest rates is over. The great bond bull market is over. All this means you will be losin…
29 Sep 2022
There is light at the end of the tunnel for investors
There is light at the end of the tunnel for investors
Investors are gloomy. But it’s not all bad, says Max King – the mood could be about to shift. You just need to hold your nerve for a little while long…
27 Sep 2022
The hidden cost of employee share schemes
The hidden cost of employee share schemes
Paying employees in shares comes at a cost to investors – but it isn’t always easy to see how much, says Stephen Clapham.
26 Sep 2022
Investors are still in denial about inflation and interest rates
Investors are still in denial about inflation and interest rates
There are worrying signs that inflation is becoming embedded in the economy, but many investors are struggling to adjust to the new reality.
23 Sep 2022
The MoneyWeek Podcast: you may not make any money this year – so just try not to lose any
The MoneyWeek Podcast: you may not make any money this year – so just try not to lose any
In her final MoneyWeek Podcast, Merryn talks to James Ferguson, founder of the MacroStrategy Partnership, about why high inflation and rising interest…
22 Sep 2022