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Is there a fool-proof way to keep up with inflation? [duplicate]
I know I can keep cash in an interest-based bank account, but that type of investment will not keep up with inflation, it seems.
Would I be right to assume that government/corporate bonds can keep up ...
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What is the market rate of non-cash ISA fund administration fee in UK?
A friend of mine suggested a plan that takes a 1% administration fee (from the assets deposited) regardless of the type of investment you make (stock, bond etc.). This sounded quite high from my ...
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Are company dividend reinvestment plans (DRIP) limited to US citizens?
Im moving to the states in 5 months but would like to start investing in US companies, namely through dividend reinvestment schemes. Are these limited to US citizens or can I start investing from ...
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US or UK based ETF Index funds for UK investor?
I would like to invest in ETF Index funds.
Vanguard funds have cheapest MER, around 0.2% and it was my initial choice, but then I've learned about some tax complications which I still don't ...
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How can a U.K.-based investor easily buy stock index fund shares?
Totally basic question, but I'm clueless :(.
How do I buy stocks (I'm based in UK)? I want to buy shares of index funds.
Vanguard in the U.K. offers following options:
Invest directly - minimum ...
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Stocks and Shares ISA: What are the options for “near cash equivalents”?
What are the options in terms of 'near cash equivalents' that you can hold in a stocks and shares ISA?
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What is an Open Offer in the context of stocks and shares?
One of the companies I own shares in has just announced an Open Offer, giving me the opportunity to buy additional shares.
What exactly is an Open Offer, how does it relate to a Rights Issue and how ...
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1000 pound to invest
Apologies if this question is of incredible "noobish" nature, but this is something that's been bugging me of recent. So, suppose I have a thousand laying in front of me, what are my targets for ...
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Moving money to the UK and investing
Because of the financial status of a certain European country (euro member) - I'm afraid of loosing money in case of a default, so I'm looking into options of moving family money to the UK, where I ...
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Starting an investment portfolio
I am looking to start an investment portfolio with around £1000 of my savings going into the stock market and was wondering how I would go about doing this.
I would like to spread this money across a ...
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Are non-residents or foreigners permitted to buy or own shares of UK companies?
Is it legal to hold shares in the UK if you are not a UK resident? I presume it is ... after all governments are going to want you to do this as it's a revenue stream for them right?
Thanks.
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Pension or Property: Should I invest in more properties, or in a pension?
I do not have a pension but have a rental property (which breaks even). Question is, do I invest in more properties or take out a pension ?
I am worried if I go down the pension route I would lose ...
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Are premium bonds a good investment?
As a UK higher rate tax payer, I was tempted to invest in premium bonds because prizes are tax free. However they recently dropped their effective rate, and apart from the slim chance of winning a big ...
