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IPOs Explained: Understanding the Path to Going Public

What is an IPO and how it works An Initial Public Offering, or IPO, is the process through which a private company becomes a publicly traded entity by offering its shares to the general public for the first time. It…

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Mastering Your Finance: A Guide to Budgeting and Investing

  In the world of personal finance, budgeting and investing go hand in hand. While budgeting helps you manage your finances day to day, investing is crucial for building long-term wealth. One common question that many people have is,  …

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Risk Versus Reward

What is risk and volatility? There are risks associated with any investment. Risk is associated with returns, which implies that investments with the highest return potential also typically have the highest risk of loss. Additionally, safe investments usually yield lower…

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Investing at every peak

How I found out about the worst market timer ever. Written by George Adkinson.   When I first started investing, I was worried about how much impact one decision could have on my financial future. I realised early on…

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Global Capitalisation

What is market capitalisation? Market capitalisation or market cap is the main type of weighting method when it comes to valuing a stock market. One big question is ‘Why do we weigh our portfolios to market capitalisation?’ To understand what…

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Pension

  A pension scheme is a savings vehicle that allows you to contribute money in the long term, i.e.. your retirement. In addition to enabling, you to save money, a pension plan allows you invest in a mixture of bonds, stocks…

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Alternative Investment

  Have you ever wondered what alternative investments are and how they could impact your financial portfolio? In a world where traditional stocks and bonds often dominate investment conversations, alternative investments offer a unique avenue for diversifying your assets. These…

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Understanding the Concepts of Distribution and Accumulation in Investment Funds

  Have you ever noticed the same fund name yet at the end it has ‘acc’ and ‘dist’? Investment funds come in two primary forms: distribution and accumulation. Here we discuss the differences and concepts between the two strategies. Distribution…

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Unravelling Mutual Funds, ETFs and Index Funds

  Understanding the array of different tools in the investment universe can be complicated. Taking it in bite sizes is normal and understanding the simple concepts will keep you in good stead. In this article, we will talk about mutual…

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Choosing the Right Path: Evaluating Irish-Domiciled Funds and US-Listed Funds

  Did you know there are more than 8,700 Exchange-traded Funds (ETFs) globally? For beginners, the process of starting to invest can be daunting. In this post, we will be focusing on buying Exchange-Traded Funds, an investment…

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The Great Debate: Stocks or Bonds? Making Sense of Your Investment Choices

I. Stocks and Bonds: Unveiling the Investment Giants Definition and Characteristics: Decoding the DNA of Stocks and Bonds Stocks and bonds are key players in long-term investing, each with distinct characteristics. Stocks, or equities, represent ownership in a…

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Decoding the Puzzle of Saving and Investments

  We often find these terms used interchangeably, and most people think these phrases are the same thing however, they represent distinct strategies with their benefits and considerations. Both strategies help build up wealth however, they represent putting…

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