Global dividends fall less than in the UK
UK dividend payments have fared worst during the pandemic in comparison with other countries, so a globally diversified portfolio is a sensible precaution.
Investment
US market storms ahead
While the US has reeled economically from the impact of Covid-19, the main US stockmarket index has hit record highs. What explains this divergence?
Dividends fall by over 50%
Dividends paid by UK companies dropped dramatically in the second quarter of the year.
So much cash, so little interest
The latest statistics on ISAs have emerged, showing nearly £270bn is held in cash.
Investment trust or investment fund?
Investment trusts and investment funds each have their roles to play in portfolios, but current conditions may favour the latter.
Bounce back quarter
The second quarter saw stock market recovery after the Covid-19 shock, but not to previous levels or directions.
Keep going well…? Shell’s historic dividend cut
When a 75-year run is broken, something significant has probably happened.
Redefining income – dividend requirements suspended
What counts as an income fund? In a rare move, the Investment Association has decided to suspend some dividend requirements in response to Covid-19, so take advice on any impact on your portfolio
Out with the old and a boost for the new for children’s savings
Child Trust Funds are reaching maturity on 1 September. CTFs and Junior ISAs (JISAs) are tax efficient ways of saving for children: the annual subscription limit has now doubled. Worth considering for younger savers’ long term investments.
Quarter of the unexpected – the markets’ story
Coronavirus has greatly impacted the stock markets, with the UK FTSE 100 and US Dow Jones Index suffering the worst performance since 1987.