Seven ways to shape up an inheritance
Receiving a windfall inheritance from a relative can be exciting and challenging at the same time.
Staying invested
You must learn the art of patience if you want to give your investments the best chance of earning a return. By committing to long-term investments, you give your money the greatest chance to grow. In this section, we take a look at some slightly more advanced strategies to help you stay invested and manage your portfolio's performance.
Always remember that investments can fall in value and you may get back less than you invest.
The significance of spending time in the market
If you want to give your investments the best chance of earning a return then it’s a good idea to cultivate the art of patience. The best returns tend to come from sticking with a long-term commitment to your investments.
How compounding can help your returns
Einstein’s called compounding the Eighth Wonder of the World. Find out how the formula can work wonders on savings and investments.
The benefits of making regular investments
When it comes to investing your money, making regular investments can offer more benefits than investing a lump sum.
Understanding buy-and-hold investing?
'Buy-and-hold' is a strategy that means staying invested even when markets look uncertain. We explain how such a strategy can help prevent knee-jerk reactions, which could impact on your returns.
Reviewing your investment portfolio
Successful investing isn't just a question of allocating your savings to various assets and then sitting back to wait for the profits to roll in. If only it were that simple.
Are we becoming more impatient?
The legendary investor Warren Buffett is attributed with saying, “I often make more money when I am snoozing than when I am active.” So how can snoozing lead to better investment outcomes?
Characteristics of successful investors in turbulent markets
Are you the embodiment of the ‘keep calm and carry on’ mantra? Or are you the kind of person who tends to see a mountain instead of a mole hill?
Strategies for volatile markets
It’s important for investors to better understand and take control of their investing behaviour. Here are three easy strategies investors can adopt to increase their comfort during difficult market conditions.
Always remember that investments can fall in value. You may get back less than you invest.
Plan & Invest
Plan & Invest is a service which creates and manages a personalised Investment Plan just for you. Whether your long-term goal is your child’s university education, retirement or just building a nest egg, all you have to do is tell us a bit about yourself and then, if you’re ready to invest, let our experts select and manage your investments.
Principles of investing
If you’re new to investing, knowing where to start can be a daunting task. Here, we guide you through your investment journey, from what to consider before you start, the different types of investment account, which might suit you, and the various asset classes. You’ll also learn why it’s important to focus on the long-term as an investor, and create a diversified portfolio, which includes a range of different investments.
Exploring investments on Smart Investor
You have the choice of thousands of investments to help you achieve your financial goals. Once you’ve opened one of our accounts, we offer you various ways to explore and find the right investments for you.
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