How to avoid being ruined by market bubbles
How to avoid being ruined by market bubbles
It’s not always easy to spot bubbles. And even if you do spot them, they can be hard to resist. Here, John Stepek explains how to overcome your natura…
29 Jan 2021
What you need to know about investing in funds
What you need to know about investing in funds
One of the most basic investment products is the fund. John Stepek explains the basics of funds, including the difference between active and passive f…
28 Jan 2021
Portfolio building: How to go it alone and do it yourself
Portfolio building: How to go it alone and do it yourself
So you’ve decided to take charge of your own money. But before you invest a penny, you need to think about how you are going to put together your inve…
15 Nov 2012
How do you know when a market is cheap?
How do you know when a market is cheap?
The way to make money from investing is to buy when markets are cheap and sell when they're expensive. Here, John Stepek explains one simple way to te…
6 Nov 2012
How to value companies that own lots of assets
How to value companies that own lots of assets
For some asset-rich companies, it's not necessarily their earnings that makes them attractive investments, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains the bes…
19 Oct 2012
What’s so important about gold?
What’s so important about gold?
Once dismissed as primitive and irrelevant, gold has been rediscovered by investors. Little wonder, says John Stepek. Here, he explains why gold is an…
2 Oct 2012
How to find great companies
How to find great companies
One of the most important steps in investing is to make sure you only buy good or great companies. So what makes a great company? Phil Oakley explains…
21 Sep 2012
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The three main investment styles: income, value, and growth
The three main investment styles: income, value, and growth
Investing can seem complicated, but, in fact, it all boils down to three simple approaches. Phil Oakley explains what they are and how you can use the…
7 Sep 2012
How to protect your shares from bad company management
How to protect your shares from bad company management
There is one thing that small shareholders can use to protect their shares from bad management decisions: dividends. John Stepek explains how.
31 Aug 2012
What is an index?
What is an index?
Funds that set out to match the performance of a given index are popular with investors. But what exactly makes up an index? John Stepek explains.
15 Aug 2012
Which investments are safer, and which are more risky?
Which investments are safer, and which are more risky?
John Stepek gives a brief rundown of the risks involved in the main investment asset classes, and how to avoid losing all your money.
2 Aug 2012