Passive vs active investment management
Deciding if you would prefer your investment ‘actively’ or ‘passively’ managed is an important consideration and a useful step towards narrowing your choice of funds to invest in.
The Foundations Stones Of Good Investing – Part Two
Following last's weeks blog post, we'll be sharing our final five foundation stones to complete the solid base to any investment programme, ultimately helping you to grow your money to enable you to reach your final goal.
The Foundation Stones of Good Investing – Part One
Investing is how you make your money grow or appreciate for long term financial goals. It is a way of saving your money for something further ahead in the future. Investing money well requires a logical and robust framework on which to build a lifelong investment programme. Here we take a look at the first five [...]
Assessing your risk appetite
When looking into investing it is crucial to know your tolerance to risk. That way you can ensure your investments are put into the risk portfolio right for you. Here we discuss the steps you should consider when deciding your risk appetite.
Taking a long term view
Stock markets can be unpredictable. They move frequently – and sometimes sharply – in both directions. It is important to take a long-term view (typically ten years or more) and remember your reasons for investing in the first place.
The Hartey Wealth Management 5 Step Programme For Investment Fitness
Despite the somewhat miserable weather, the number of runners and cyclists on my route to work appears to be on its annual upturn.
My own good intentions are easily swayed by the biscuit tin, which is why fitness gurus always focus on the importance of discipline and a long-term approach. Fad diets and gym memberships that don’t last the month won’t improve the quality of your health, in fact they can leave you worse off.
Though arguably less strenuous, the same is true of getting your long-term investments in shape. What follows is the Hartey Five Step Programme for Investment Fitness.
Do you know the costs of your investments?
Have you ever driven several miles out of your way to save a penny on a litre of petrol? Do you collect vouchers or enrol in loyalty schemes to save a few pounds on grocery items? Did you complain when the Government added another penny in tax on a pint of beer? Well, how about the cost of your investments?
Why this tax year could be a great year for investors and savers…
Further to speculation of what the changes might be during the Spring Budget, on 16th March Chancellor George Osborne made his speech, which appeared to bring a lot of good news for investors and savers.