Stock markets are hitting record highs - is now a good time to invest?

The S&P 500 has reached record levels while the FTSE 100 is performing well. We explain what this means for investors adding to their portfolios.

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Investors are getting a boost as stock markets hit record highs but what does this mean for new money going into shares and funds?

Shares have rallied since the start of the year and the S&P 500 hit a record level last week, helped by the continuing popularity of technology stocks, while the FTSE 100 has hit a three-week high.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.