Hargreaves Lansdown Review – Cheapest Big 3 Broker For UK Buy & Hold Investors

March 4, 2024 Seth

Hargreaves Lansdown projects an image of a premium, dependable service where no corners have been cut. In cycling terms it’s pitching you Trek or Specialized – big brand, high production quality. HL has everything you need to conduct a wide range of basic to fairly complex investing activities, but you’ll need to be smart to manage costs carefully, since these can be high versus competitors.

Interactive Investor Review – A Leading UK Broker

February 29, 2024 Francesca

Interactive Investor stands out as a great choice for investors with families, and looking for multicurrency accounts to reduce FX-fee frictions. However, advanced investors may find limitations depending on their sophistication and needs.

9 Charts That Spell Disaster for Your Cousin’s Stocks

February 19, 2024 Raph Antoine

Trying to beat the market is an entertaining activity.

Consider this: from 2013 to 2024, the top 10 U.S. stocks, largely dominated by Big Tech, eclipsed the rest of the S&P 500 pack by a whopping 4.9% annually.

But, you’re getting yourself into an investing minefield. What’s the potential damage if you pick a loser? Especially if you do it in an overheated market?

Sure, your stock-picking friends may get lucky in the short term. But, here are nine charts showing why – in the long run – you will outperform.  

DEGIRO Review: A Transparent Leader In Low-Cost Investing

February 15, 2024 Francesca

If you’re looking for a low-cost broker, and don’t mind paying marginally more than with its competitors, DEGIRO is a very good choice. The advantage? You invest your money with a more transparent broker than most VC-funded direct competitors that have just a few years of track record.

Live and Let Buy: Which Bonds For Your Objectives?

February 14, 2024 Raph Antoine

Whether you are investing for the Short or Long Term, Bonds are a key component in a portfolio.

Today, we’ll cut through the noise and spotlight the bond categories we’ll unravel in this guide. We also go through bonds you may want to avoid to accomplish your goals. Let’s dive in!