David recently retired, after more than 37 years working in the asset management...
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Essentially, when interest rates eventually rise, the fixed coupon income of gilts will appear relatively less attractive and the capital values of such bonds (especially those not protected by imminent redemption) must inevitably fall as their yields reflect a market offering higher rates.
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Read More...This is the second in a series of articles assessing the merits and shortcomings of the prime asset types that private individuals will consider when thinking about their pension, or other long-term investment, planning.
Read More...This is the first in a series of weekly briefing; call it a blog if you wish, on the domestic equity market.
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lse.co.uk's resident Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) has 13 years experience...
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The case I mentioned in 'Cheap as chips!' two days ago has already been accepted.
Read More...Life Insurance…money for old rope? Good value?
Read More...We are living longer.
Read More...I am off to see a Client tomorrow morning, to review their Investments. They are certainly not awkward, but not particularly ‘engaged’ all the same.
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Robbie Burns - aka
The Naked Trader - has become a cult figure in the wor...
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The collapse of
MF Global raises one or two interesting issues.
Read More...First, apologies for being so lazy and not updating this column enough. I could blame a dodgy knee, but that's probably not enough is it?!
Read More...When I hold seminars, I often hear some terrible stories about trades gone wrong.
Read More...First of all, thanks a lot for the feedback on my new Spread Betting book. It seems to have helped a lot of you and I’m glad about that.
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