Image source: Getty Images Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a fantastic way to build wealth tax-free. But let’s say an investor has maxed out their annual allowance and put £20,000 in their ISA. How much money could they realistically make in the next five years? Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying…
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Image source: Getty Images Funds provide a way for investors to buy high-performing assets while achieving effective diversification for risk management purposes. My own preference is to buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — I prefer the better price transparency, the trading flexibility, and the lower costs that these passive investment vehicles offer compared with actively managed ones. With this in mind, here are three such funds that stand out for serious consideration. Top gold ETF Demand for gold ETFs like iShares Physical Gold (LSE:SGLN) has exploded in 2025. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), these funds experienced inflows of 397…
East Side, West Side, all around the town…A pair of international bus experts have created a method for figuring out the best places in the city to create high-speed bus rapid transit — and it sure beats the current method of guessing or simply basing the route on how strongly a given neighborhood opposes or supports it.The new analysis by New York-based international bus experts Annie Weinstock and Walter Hook lays out a series of factors beyond just bus speeds that they say the city should weigh when creating BRT corridors. The city should also consider:the total ridership of a…
NAI500China Hits US Where It Hurts: Rare Earth Export Controls Target Critical Defense Supply ChainChina announced export controls on seven critical rare earth elements — samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium..Apr 7, 2025 Source link
Image source: Getty Images Looking for the best cheap shares to buy this month? Here are three from the FTSE 250 I think deserve serious consideration. OSB Group Shares that specialise in money lending like OSB Group (LSE:OSB) are risky at the best of times. Given chronic low growth in the UK economy, investing in this area is especially uncertain today. But I think the excellent value offered by this niche lender makes it worth serious attention. It trades on a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.5 times. And its dividend yield is 6.6%, around double the FTSE 250 average.…
In a country where the cultural conditioning has been to manage with financial shortage rather than creating surplus, it is no surprise that Indians are mentally wired to make money mistakes. We don’t involve children in the financial decision-making of the household, and, as a result, they are destined to learn from their own mistakes. Of course, many either don’t learn or do so when it is too late to rectify those mistakes. Money management of an average Indian is very poor and financial illiteracy is rampant even among those who are earning well.The very subject of personal finance is…
Image source: Getty Images On several occasions, I’ve suggested that the Card Factory (LSE:CARD) share price was depressed or beaten down because the market didn’t like its limited online presence. However, that’s now changing with the acquisition of Funky Pigeon from WH Smith. The £24m purchase marks a major strategic shift, addressing long-standing concerns over its minimal online presence. Funky Pigeon will deliver a mature digital platform, experienced technology teams, and established direct-to-recipient gifting capabilities, enhancing Card Factory’s digital proposition. The former WH Smith brand has been operating a successful business with average annual revenues around £32m and EBITDA of…
Image source: Getty Images These FTSE 100 shares have rocketed in value during the last year. And I believe they have scope for further substantial gains. Here’s why. BAE Systems Confidence in the defence sector remains sky high as NATO countries increase military spending. According to an IG customer survey, defence shares will be the strongest-performing sector over the next six months. Interestingly, 55% of those asked think it will be the best-performing industry in the period, too. That pushed AI off top spot (45% of respondents). With enthusiasm for the sector ramping up, I think investing in one of…
Financial ExpressIndia ramps up rare earth strategy; eyes Australia, Argentina, Brazil and Chile for supplies: ReportAmid rising global concerns over China’s dominance in rare earth magnets, India is ramping up efforts to diversify supply chains by exploring partnerships….1 month ago Source link
Image source: Getty Images Purchasing penny stocks can supercharge the growth prospects of an investor’s portfolio. But issues like limited scale, inconsistent revenues, and thinner balance sheets — not to mention the added threat of share price volatility — can also make these small caps risky stocks to buy. Investors can manage the danger they take on, however, by snapping up penny shares that command low valuations. This pricing cushion can offer protection from share price drops if the company’s growth plan doesn’t pan out as expected. With this in mind, here are two top shares to consider this month.…