Investment Strategy
Investment | 14 Aug 17
Six of the best US ETFs
Passive funds have enjoyed a stellar time in the US as valuations ride higher and higher. Here, IG Group’s Oliver Smith looks at the six best ETFs to access booming US markets.
Investors rush to gold following rising North Korea tensions
The stand-off between US president Donald Trump and North Korea has led to a spike in gold and silver prices, with financial markets adopting a safety first attitude in the immediate aftermath of escalating tensions.
Analysis: Why professional investors buy multi-asset funds
Multi-asset, or asset allocation funds, have been an investor favourite for years. But why would a professional investor invest in these one-stop shop funds?
Investment | 2 Aug 17
Seven ‘sinful’ stocks to avoid
With the FTSE 100 on an almost continual rise, which are the ‘red flag’ stocks that investors should watch out for? Investment bank Liberum lists the seven ‘sinful’ stocks in the top 100 they would “prudently seek to avoid”.
Best Practice | 2 Aug 17
Questions advisers must ask before clients move to Portugal
UK advisers with clients looking to move to Portugal and make the most of tax-efficient opportunities but avoid costly mistakes need to consider seven key questions, according to international wealth and tax management firm Blevins Franks.