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Will the BlackRock World Mining Trust fund strike gold?
The BlackRock World Mining Trust looks like a compelling alternative to a pure play on gold explorers. Is it good enough?
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6 funds to buy as the gold price hits a six-month high
Tips The gold price in sterling is trading near an all-time high. We look at six ways to invest in the yellow metal ahead of further gains.
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Savers will benefit from Plum’s 4.94% money market account
Savers will benefit from Plum's 4.94% product that relies on money market funds that closely track the Bank of England’s base rate. We explain why this could be good news for savers.
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What is an index fund?
Glossary We outline everything you need to know about index funds, from what they are and how to buy them, to the things to consider before you do so.
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Buy the builders of the blockchain – the future of financial technology
A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Bradley Duke, manager of the ETC Group Digital Assets and Blockchain Equity UCITS ETF.
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The cybersecurity stocks to buy as the sector booms
Tips The consultancy McKinsey estimates that $150bn was spent on cybersecurity in 2021, and that number is only set to grow. Here are the stocks to buy to profit.
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Britain’s most-bought shares w/e 12 August
News A look at Britain’s most-bought shares as of 12 August, providing an insight into how investors are thinking and where opportunities may lie.
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Is abrdn’s eye-catching 9.2% dividend yield sustainable?
Tips Shares in investment manager abrdn currently yield 9.2%. Generally speaking, says Rupert Hargreaves, it pays to be sceptical of very high dividend yields. So is that the case here, or is abrdn one for income investors to tuck away?
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A Europe-focused investment trust that’s back on form
Tips Alex Darwall’s European Opportunities investment trust deserves another look after a difficult spell, says Max King.
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