The power of compounding on investment returns

Posted by Paul Sutherland on Sat, Sep 08, 2012 @ 01:00 PM

Albert Einstein famously said, “The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest.” Compound interest arises when interest is added to the principal, so that, from that moment on, the interest that has been added also earns interest.

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Tags: ISA growth, Investment strategy, Achieving your investment goals

My top 10 stock market investing books (Part 2)

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 @ 01:00 PM

Last week we looked at five of my favourite stock market investing books, and in this post we'll review the rest of my top 10. As before, I’ve included a link to each book on Amazon should you wish to purchase it. If you do decide to buy, I will not be compensated in any way. Enjoy!

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Tags: Essential reading, Investment strategy

Understanding your investment risk profile

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 @ 01:00 PM

When investing with your ISA and SIPP portfolio, you need to understand the risk involved in the funds you choose to purchase.

We all have different attitudes to investment risk. Some people are willing to accept greater risk and volatility in the pursuit of higher returns. Other people are looking for less risk, while still aiming to achieve their personal financial goals. 

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Tags: ISA investing tips, Investment strategy, Investment risk

Choosing an investment adviser - A 16 point checklist

Posted by Paul Sutherland on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 @ 01:00 PM

When it comes to investing, some people are capable of being the 'do-it-yourselfer' while others need the help of a financial adviser. Choosing an investment adviser to work with has become just as challenging as trying to pick the right investment. There are more advisers than ever and their roles are not always clear. The best thing you can do is give yourself choice by interviewing more than one adviser. 

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Tags: ISACO vs an adviser, Investment strategy

My top 10 stock market investment books

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 @ 01:01 PM

Over the next eight weeks I’m going to share with you forty of my all time favourite books. This first post of this series starts with five of my top 10 stock market investment books.

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Tags: Essential reading, Investment strategy

Getting the best ISA & SIPP investment guidance – Part 2

Posted by Paul Sutherland on Thu, Aug 23, 2012 @ 01:30 PM

Last week we looked at why many investors seek better returns from their ISA and SIPP portfolios and how investment guidance could be the answer.

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Tags: Better performance, ISA growth, Investment strategy, Investment Guidance, SIPP investing tips

Successful fund selection is all in the timing

Posted by Paul Sutherland on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 @ 01:33 PM
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Tags: Investment funds, Better performance, ISA growth, Investment strategy, SIPP investing tips, Achieving your investment goals

ISA and SIPP portfolio protection in falling markets

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 @ 01:30 PM

I’ve been investing in Stocks & Shares since 1997 and since 1998 I’ve always added the full years ISA allowance. I’m fortunate to be one of the few investors that have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the long-term*. In a recent three year period** I’ve made an average yearly gain of 17% compared to the FTSE 100’s 7.9%.

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Tags: Better protection, Investment strategy, Achieving your investment goals

3 major investment industry flaws and how to avoid them

Posted by Paul Sutherland on Sat, Aug 11, 2012 @ 01:30 PM

In this post we'll examine three major investment industry flaws, their implications for investors and how you can avoid them.

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Tags: ISACO vs an adviser, Investment strategy, Achieving your investment goals, Investment mistakes

What makes ISACO unique?

Posted by Paul Sutherland on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 @ 01:30 PM

ISACO are ISA and SIPP investment specialists. We offer a personal investment service that allows you to find out where an expert invests. You’re informed throughout the year what funds a star-performing investor currently owns, when he’s buying and when he’s moving into the safe harbour of cash – helping you enjoy more control, manage your portfolio more effectively and benefit from the potential for outstanding long-term returns. 

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Tags: ISA growth, ISACO vs an adviser, Investment strategy, Achieving your investment goals