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What you need to know about investing in funds
Beginners' Guides One of the most basic investment products is the fund. John Stepek explains the basics of funds, including the difference between active and passive funds, and when you should choose one over the other.
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Portfolio building: How to go it alone and do it yourself
Beginners' Guides 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 investment portfolio.
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How do you know when a market is cheap?
Beginners' Guides 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 tell when that is.
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How to value companies that own lots of assets
Beginners' Guides For some asset-rich companies, it's not necessarily their earnings that makes them attractive investments, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains the best way to work out how much you should pay for them.
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How you can get an investing edge over the professionals
Beginners' Guides When it comes to research, most professional investors are lazy, says Phil Oakley. Here, he explains how spending a little time getting to know a firm's annual report can earn you big profits.
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What’s so important about gold?
Beginners' Guides Once dismissed as primitive and irrelevant, gold has been rediscovered by investors. Little wonder, says John Stepek. Here, he explains why gold is an essential part of your portfolio.
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How to find great companies
Features 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.
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The three main investment styles: income, value, and growth
Beginners' Guides 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 them to build your portfolio.
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How to protect your shares from bad company management
Beginners' Guides There is one thing that small shareholders can use to protect their shares from bad management decisions: dividends. John Stepek explains how.
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