If I Had to Start Investing Again With £1,000
If I lost my portfolio and had to begin again with £1,000, I wouldn’t chase individual stocks or wait for the perfect market. Here is the simple four-step strategy I would follow instead.
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Why Starting Small is the Only Way to Win at Investing
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[VIDEO] Andy Burnham Is Prime Minister: What Could It Mean for Your Finances?
Andy Burnham is the UK’s new Prime Minister but what could his government mean for your taxes, ISA, pension, mortgage and investments? Here is what has changed and what to watch next.
Andy Burnham Is Prime Minister What Could It Mean for Your Money?
Andy Burnham is now Prime Minister, with a new Cabinet and economic direction starting to take shape. Here’s what has been announced so far, what it could mean for your money, and what UK investors should watch next.
Why I’m Looking at Investment Trusts Too
ETFs are simple, but investment trusts can add income, active management and specialist exposure. In this members-only video, I compare the two and look at BRWM, JEGI, TMPL and LWDB.
The Danger of Building a Portfolio You Don’t Understand
Hey Ash, can I copy your portfolio please, I just want to get the gains. I don't have time to research ETFs and Stocks.
Should You Invest in Individual Stocks or Just Buy ETFs?
This question is backwards. I know, But people often go from Stocks into ETFs. I think we know why. This should be a simple answer, but it's personal.
You’re Probably Doing Better Than You Think
The latest UK savings and ISA data shows why millions are still stuck in cash and why you might already be ahead of the curve.
I've Invested & More To Come
In this week’s Behind The Portfolio update, I spoke about adding another £750 into the markets as I continue building this portfolio over time, with an added element now...
Why I Think Anyone Can Build Wealth But Not Everyone Will
Anyone can build wealth. But not everyone will. Because building wealth isn’t just about money. It’s about knowledge, discipline, time, and making the decision to stop putting your financial future off until tomorrow.
Everyone Says A Crash Is Coming… Here’s My Plan
Jeremy Grantham was recently on Diary of a CEO talking about crash risk, and it naturally brings back names like Michael Burry from The Big Short. The thing is, if someone warns about crashes for long enough, they’ll probably be right at some point.
Starmer Is Gone… But Your ISA Still Isn’t Safe
Ah yes, the 7th PM in 10 years is coming. What a shambles.