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What are interest rates?
Interest rates have a profound effect on anyone’s ability to spend and save money. Here, we explore what they are and how they relate to personal investing as well as wider economies.
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What is a bond?
Bonds are popular investment vehicles. Here, we unpack what they are, what their key advantages are, and what considerations investors need to take before including them in their portfolios.
Inflation, defined as the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, is one of the most detrimental forces facing investors as it erodes the real returns of investments. Any long-term investment strategy should consider provisions against inflation risk. Many types of assets and […]
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What is an annuity?
Pension freedoms have put annuities in the shade, but can they still play a part in reliable financial planning?
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Asset classes demystified
In order to achieve diversification, it’s important to understand the different asset classes that are available to investors. Here, we provide a simple and short overview of some of the most popular choices.
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What is equity?
Equity is a concept you’ll encounter early on when investing, but it’s multiple meanings can make it difficult to understand. Here we break down what it means and how it can help you reach your goals.
Our Investment Team monitor the markets on your behalf, analysing market movements against the long-term goals of your portfolio, helping you stay one step ahead.
Understand how the global backdrop influences recent changes made to Moneyfarm portfolios in our most recent rebalancing.
In this new series, Moneyfarm’s Investment Consultants answer your questions. Here, Chris Rudden discusses what you should consider when investing during UK uncertainty.