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Don’t become distracted by short-term volatility
Fortunately, there are a number of time-tested strategies that may help you deal with market volatility. Two of the most prevalent are: invest for the long-term, and maintain realistic performance expectations when it comes to returns.
Investments that best align with your financial goals
Without a plan, investors are prone to making knee-jerk reactions when there are swings in the market. A well-thought-out investment strategy provides the guidance needed to help you stay on track when inevitable market fluctuation occurs. It can also point you toward the types of investments that best align with your financial goals.
Volatility and returns: a fundamental part of being a good investor
Understanding the interaction between volatility and returns is a fundamental part of being a good investor. This is especially important at times such as now when we’ve seen daily sizeable swings in market values as global markets try to get to grips with the fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
History shows different types of market conditions are part and parcel of investing
Fear and worry is understandable, particularly as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak led to the biggest daily drop in the FTSE 100 since the financial crisis. Trying to second-guess the impact of events such as the coronavirus or the recent stock market volatility – or even attempting to make a bet on them – rarely pays off. Instead, investors who focus on long-term horizons – at least five to ten years – have historically fared much better.
It’s more important than ever to stay the course
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also having a growing impact on the global economy. The markets have been extremely volatile as investors weigh the effect of the coronavirus against measures aimed at easing its economic impact. Therefore, it’s hard to say how this will affect investments in the short term.
Sector set to mirror the rest of the economy over the spring and summer
It’s too early to get a clear picture of what will happen to UK property prices after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The UK property market since December 2019 had been enjoying an upward trajectory following a post-election bounce. This year had started strongly for property, with prices increasing during January and February. However, this is likely change as the sector mirrors the rest of the economy over the spring and summer.
Easing the stress some borrowers will be facing during the pandemic outbreak
Mortgage borrowers that have been adversely affected financially by coronavirus (COVID-19) may want to consider requesting to take a mortgage payment holiday on their residential or buy-to-let mortgage for up to three months to help their financial situation. The Government’s policy is aimed at easing the stress some borrowers will be facing during the pandemic outbreak.
Continue reading “Applying for a three-month mortgage payment holiday”
Turning on the taps for an extra income stream to help you realise your ambitions
The best time to start investing was 20 years ago. The second best time to start investing is now. But as you have been building up your investment wealth over the decades, in all likelihood you’ve probably pursued growth above all else, looking to maximising the value of your savings. Continue reading “Investing for income, growth or both in retirement”
Your five-year plan to a comfortable retirement
Retiring is a huge life event. And the very concept of retirement is changing with phased retirement becoming more common. The way we access our pension is now a lot more flexible, and it’s no secret that in the UK we’re living longer than ever before which means we need to make the right choices. Continue reading “What’s your magic number?”
Turning pensions into money you can use
Today, you’ve got a number of options and permutations available when it comes to what to do with your pension in retirement. But lots of choice can also mean increased confusion. Continue reading “Show me the money”