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Looking for a hedge against inflation? The FTSE 100 might be a good bet
Analysis There are no assets that will protect investors' wealth entirely against inflation. But the FTSE 100 – a global stockmarket index with a sterling hedge – could be the best of a bad bunch says Rupert Hargreaves.
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The FTSE 100 is doing moderately well – can this continue?
Analysis The FTSE 100 performed well and better than expected in the first quarter of 2022. John Stepek looks at what has changed.
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Glossary Stockmarket indices such as the FTSE 100 play a huge role in investment. But where do they come from and who maintains them?
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How a cautious approach to investing has paid off for Capital Gearing Trust
Tips The Capital Gearing Trust’s strategy focuses on not losing money. It has proved very successful, says Max King
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The spectre of stagflation shakes stockmarkets
News Stockmarkets are getting increasingly jumpy about stagflation, the combination of economic stagnation and high inflation, with America’s S&P 500 down by 4.8% in September and the FTSE 100 by 1%.
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Hold gold: insuring your portfolio could prove lucrative
Cover Story Gold has had a grim year, but the backdrop for the traditional safe haven and store of value remains auspicious. There is scope for the price to jump by 30%-40%, says Dominic Frisby
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I wish I knew what an index was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Videos The FTSE 100 is probably the best-known stockmarket index in the UK. But what exactly is an index?
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Bank on financial stocks with this investment trust
Tips Banks, though not British banks, look set for a strong rebound, making this investment trust worth researching.
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The FTSE 100 has clawed back above 7,000 – how much higher can it go?
Analysis The FTSE 100 index has risen to over 7,000 for the first time in over a year – it now sits just above where it was in 1999. But its era of neglect could be coming to an end, says John Stepek. Here's why.
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