Is the TER an APR for funds?

Is the TER an APR for funds?

It's sometimes said that what the fund management industry needs is an APR - the annual percentage rate which provides a single number with which to compare different credit offerings. Richard Saunders, chief executive of the Investment Management Association, argues that the Total Expense Ratio is good enough.

Does euro uncertainty create investment opportunities?

Does euro uncertainty create investment opportunities?

from Investing

The political landscape of the eurozone is set for further change, with elections in France underway and Greece going to the polls on 6th May

Home-owning aspirations on the rise

Home-owning aspirations on the rise

from Property

Despite the housing slump of the past three years, the long term home-owning aspirations of first-time buyers are higher than at any time since the 1970s.

How to spot the start of a bull market

How to spot the start of a bull market

from Share Tips

Veteran investor Quentin Lumsden, who has over 40 years' experience of the markets, examines the key indicators of a bull market, and how they relate to the current situation.



Latest articles from Personal Finance

 Customers choosing a credit card must remember to be realistic about what will happen to their rate at the end of the introductory offer. There are so many introductory offers available today and many people may think this is the best option for them but that might not necessarily be the case.
Nia Williams Nia Williams, Online Editor
Longer term rates count for credit cards

Longer term rates count for credit cards

The number of credit cards offering a standard long-term APR – cards that offer a lower rate over the long term without any introductory 0% offers – has fallen by 35% over the past five years, according to new research from Sainsbury’s Credit Cards.

New wealth planning team at SGPB Hambros

Societe Generale Private Banking Hambros is restructuring its wealth planning team to further strengthen its UK and international services offering.

UK investors shun long-term saving

Investors in the UK are adopting a short-term approach to their savings compared to those in the Middle and Far East according to a new investor sentiment survey from Friends Life.

Top tips for reducing insurance premiums

MoneySupermarket.com's top tips for cheaper home insurance premiums

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Latest articles from Investing

 At least since China's accession to the World Trade Organization a decade ago, the Chinese economic growth model has been a simple one: export led growth supported by large amounts of Fixed Asset Investment growth, particularly when export markets have not been supportive
Nia Williams Nia Williams, Online Editor
China builds foundation for growth

China builds foundation for growth

China has the building blocks for growth plus a willingness to change, according to Stuart Parks, head of Asian Equities at Invesco Perpetual. He provides his views on future investment potential in China.

Is gold now a crowded trade?

John Ventre, portfolio manager, Spectrum and multi asset funds, Skandia Investment Group, believes gold is a bad investment.

Flex your investor muscles with FlexiShareTrade®

FlexiTechSolutions has launched a new share tracking solution for retail investors called FlexiShareTrade®.

Pensions guide: all you need to know about SIPPs

An increasing number of professionals of all nationalities have been moving and working abroad over the past 20 years.


Latest articles from Property

 Land prices in Brazil might seem cheap compared to many global destinations but make sure you are buying at a competitive rate for the local market
Nia Williams Nia Williams, Online Editor
Top tips to buying land in Brazil

Top tips to buying land in Brazil

For many investors, taking advantage of today's low prices and buying land with a view to enjoying capital uplift over time is the most affordable way to enter the Brazilian property market.

Millions don't have adequate cover

Nearly 3.5 million UK homeowners are putting their homes and possessions at risk by not having adequate home contents and buildings insurance, according to research from MoneySupermarket.com.

Halifax launches Home Finder app

Halifax has launched a smartphone app which offers a 'one stop shop' for UK house hunters.

Housing valuations fell in April

The total number of residential valuations conducted during April fell by 32% compared to the previous month, claims Connells Survey & Valuation.


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Latest articles from Share Tips

 Even the best brains in the business can come a cropper when they try to time the market. Private investors who are trying to build a nest egg for the future should be taking a long-term view, and they can save themselves a lot of worry by not trying to second-guess short-term moves
Nia Williams Nia Williams, Online Editor
Should I stay or should I go now?

Should I stay or should I go now?

There are numerous clichés associated with the stockmarkets. J.P. Morgan Asset Management considers whether investors really should sell in ‘May and go away, come back on St Leger day' or whether ‘time in the market' beats ‘timing the market'.

Share of the week

Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, has picked Smiths News as his share of the week.

Market Outlook 19th-23rd March

Euro/dollar : the pair has struck against its bearish channel upper boundary and has validated a bearish flag. SHORT position below 1.35 with 1.2850 & 1.26 in sight.

Market Outlook - Jan 30th - Feb 3rd

Euro/dollar : the pair remains within a bearish channel and is challenging its resistance.


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