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What is an index?
Beginners' Guides 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.
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Which investments are safer, and which are more risky?
Beginners' Guides John Stepek gives a brief rundown of the risks involved in the main investment asset classes, and how to avoid losing all your money.
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How to use money to make money
Beginners' Guides Investing is all about making your money work for you. And there are two main ways to do this, says John Stepek. Here, he explains what they are.
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You shouldn’t be paying tax on your investments
Beginners' Guides You don't need to hire the best accountants to protect your investments from the taxman. You can do it yourself, says John Stepek. Here's how.
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Why I trust shares above all else
Beginners' Guides For novice investors, the choice of what to buy can be baffling. But Tom Bulford likes shares. Here, he explains why.
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Three great vehicles for your savings
Beginners' Guides Tom Bulford continues his short series on DIY investing with three simple ways to invest in shares: the basic share-dealing account, stocks and shares Isas, and self-invested personal pensions (Sipps).
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Take back control of your investments today
Beginners' Guides High fund management fees and low savings rates make it more important than ever that investors take control of their money. And DIY investing is both simple and rewarding, says Tom Bulford . Here, he explains how to go about it.
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A beginner's guide to Venture Capital Trusts
Beginners' Guides Venture Capital Trusts are risky investments that could well see you lose your money. So why would anyone want to invest in them? Ruth Jackson explains.
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How to go about investing in Asia
Beginners' Guides In today's global economy, investments aren't confined to domestic companies. And there are many good reasons for wanting to hold overseas stocks. But how do you go about it? Here, Cris Sholto Heaton gives in-depth advice in his guide to buying foreign shares and funds, with a focus on the booming economies of Asia.
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