Understand the different types of investments in the market.
Step 4 explains the options you have, and how they differ. We also look at fees, and the impact they can have on your returns.
Understand the different types of investments in the market.
Step 4 explains the options you have, and how they differ. We also look at fees, and the impact they can have on your returns.
There are literally thousands of investments to choose from. Here we look at some ways to help you choose an investment.
There are quite a few different types of investment out there, making it hard to choose what’s best suited to your needs. We explain the key investment types.
Tax may not be the most interesting topic on the planet, but it really matters when it comes investing as it can impact your returns enormously. In this section we explain the key tax shelters, including the all important SIPPs and ISAs.
One of the questions we get asked a lot is how to actually make an investment, once you’ve chosen which ones are right for you. In this secton we explain the key way to access investments: through digital investment platforms.
There’s no getting away from the fact that investing comes with fees, with some investments costing more than others. We explain what they are and why there are differences.
What does a financial adviser actually do? When might it be appropriate to take advice?
A range of investors talk about their different investment experiences, including professional fund managers.
The key bits of (unavoidable!) jargon used in this Step, busted!
Understand exactly the difference between saving your money and investing it. Step 1 is the very beginning and we will help you understand the pros and cons of saving and investment, ways of doing both, and the key concepts of inflation and interest rates.
Understand the key risks with investing and how to manage them. Step 2 will help you with a tricky topic: risk. All investing carries risks, where are essential if you want to make a return. Find out why, and the simple ways to manage them properly.
Understand exactly what you want to get from investing. Step 3 is to help you clarify your financial goals: perhaps you want to plan for retirement, save for a house, or build a nest egg for your children.
Understand the different types of investments in the market. Step 4 explains the options you have, and how they differ. We also look at fees, and the impact they can have on your returns.
Understand how to optimise your investment portfolio, and seek-out fresh investment ideas. Step 5 looks at how to make your investment strategy as good as it can be. When is the right time to sell, for example, or what happens when your financial goals change.