Tools: Compound Interest Calculator
Understand the impact of compound interest over time and as a multiplier of the invested value. Compare different compounding frequencies.
Understand the impact of compound interest over time and as a multiplier of the invested value. Compare different compounding frequencies.
Small Cap ETFs Got Cheaper. Which Bonds Are Best Diversifiers?
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.
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.
Navigating the world of bonds can be a treacherous journey, especially when it comes to currency hedging.
Can your strategy change based on your home currency? Does it matter if you invest in Euros, or Swiss Francs? Is the British Pound any different? What about other currencies?
Is the decision to hedge impacted by your life situation and goals?
You may think that spending over a decade on Wall Street would teach me more about successful investing than cycling.
Surpringly, successful investing is more about perspective and wisdom than technicals.
From Tibet to California, here are 8 Investing lessons I learned from Cycling the World.
InvestEngine offers competitive trading for ISA and General accounts, as well as a good range of ETFs. It caters well to buy-and-hold investors who want a simple portfolio. More advanced investors will quickly be very limited in their choices, as they can only trade LSE-listed ETFs.
BlackRock has expanded its synthetic range with the launch of a World Equity ETF. The iShares MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF (IWDS) is listed on Euronext Amsterdam with a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.20%. IWDS tracks the MSCI World Net TR Index, which offers exposure to 1,480 equities across 23 developed market countries.
Fidelity International stands out as a great choice for investors with families, and looking for a reputable and competitive choice. However, advanced investors may find limitations depending on their sophistication and needs.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is one of the largest and most sophisticated brokers in the world.
However, understanding how to identify a Stock Exchange may not always be the easiest. Here is how it works.