Life & Money
CMC Invest • 29 Nov 2022
Stocks & shares ISAs allow you to invest a certain amount each year while avoiding charges like capital gains tax.
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Getting started with ETFs – the basics you need to know
CMC Invest • 10 Nov 2022
ETFs allow you to invest in the performance of multiple stocks in a single trade. They are an easy way to diversify what companies your money is exposed to.
ESG investing – what is it and how do you get started?
CMC Invest • 29 Sep 2022
Whether it’s the shoes we wear, the cereal we eat or the washing-up liquid we use, by choosing brands that align with our values.
Income investing – what strategies generate cash flow?
CMC Invest • 16 Jan 2023
Income investing involves purchasing assets that provide regular cash payments – i.e., income.
Investment risks you need to know about: Longevity and currency risk
CMC Invest • 07 Dec 2022
When you hear the word ‘risk’ the first thing that springs to mind is usually your investments losing value. In reality, it’s far more nuanced than that.
Investment risks you need to know about: Inflation risk and opportunity cost
CMC Invest • 04 Nov 2022
Investment risks you need to know about: Systematic and non-systematic risk
CMC Invest • 01 Nov 2022
When you hear the word ‘risk’ the first thing that springs to mind is usually your investments losing value. In reality, it’s far more nuanced than that
What investment fees do I need to know about… and how can I avoid them?
CMC Invest • 10 Oct 2022
Watch our video and understand if you’re investing in the stock market, the chances are that you want to make money, not lose it. There are investment fees you need to be aware of.
Investing? Saving? What’s the difference?
CMC Invest • 07 Oct 2022
Terms like ‘investing’ and ‘saving’ are often used interchangeably. They shouldn’t be. There are key differences between the two.
Why compounding is magic for your investments
CMC Invest • 06 Oct 2022
What exactly is compound interest and how can the rest of us benefit from it? Here, we explain all.
The pros and cons of passive investing
CMC Invest • 30 Sep 2022
Passive investing is often framed as a strategy that’s focused on buying and holding low-cost index funds/ETFs or assets like stocks and real estate for the long term.
Five ‘inflation-proof’ investments to protect your UK portfolio
Headlines warning of rising inflation, a cost-of-living crisis and rising energy bills, you could be forgiven for thinking that investing is futile.
Steps to take in creating a five-year investing plan
Creating a financial plan for the next five years can help you think with clarity about what you want for your future.
Should you be trying to ‘time the market’?
When it comes to investment strategies, there are lots of different routes to take to determine when it’s the best time to put your money to work.
How much should I really put aside each month?
Most financial experts recommend having easy access to three-to-six months of salary so that you’re covered if you lose your job or something
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