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SAXO Review, Trend Following, Are We in stock market bubble?
SAXO Review, Trend Following, Are We in stock market bubble?
A few years ago, SAXO wouldn’t be on our radar. It was a fairly expensive platform built mainly for traders. However, since their acquisition of the Dutch Bank BinckBank, part of the focus has shifted towards long-term investors. In January 2024, SAXO also reduced certain fees, making it an interesting Broker for investors in Europe. But, the fees still look prohibitive in the UK.
Bank Deposits have their merits, but let’s face it, they provide you with a tiny fraction of the market yields. What are all your short-term investing options ? Today, let’s look at the trade-offs.
The worlds of physics and investing are hardly comparable. But, what does it take to challenge the status quo? Why didn’t the recent paper ‘Beyond the Status Quo: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice’ achieve it?
With the first wave of U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and the SEC approval, Bitcoin is taking a new place in some portfolios.
The topic is contentious amongst our readers. According to our survey, only half of you have an allocation. That’s the way it should be – the best strategy is the one you understand and can stick to. So, while it may be worth exploring for the adventurous investor profiles, it’s not a fetch for the Golden Retrievers.
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Vanguard Investor UK stands out as a great choice for hold and buy investors that are looking for a simple platform managed by a very reputable global asset manager. However, more sophisticated investors may find limitations on both investment choice and advanced features.
We live in extraordinary times. Just a decade ago, the mere idea of launching a website like ours, rooted in evidence-based investing, would seem far-fetched due to a general disinterest. Today, academic insights like the recent paper ‘Beyond the Status Quo: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice’ by Scott Cederburg, Michael O’Doherty, and Aizhan Anarkulova, which challenges traditional asset allocation are not just noted – they’re often implemented by individual investors.
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Brokers are usually bucketed together by comparison sites, that don’t have an in-depth knowledge of trade-offs related to fees, transparency and counterparty exposure. Most of the websites are also conflicted, often promoting brokers with the highest-earning commissions.
We take a more rigorous angle. How would a wise long-term investor categorise them?
Here is what you need to know about the 5 Key Broker Categories in Europe and the UK. These categories give you a mental model of how to think about brokers, but some of them may not fit in neatly, and availability in your country may also impact your choice.