Image source: Getty Images Impax Asset Management Group‘s (LSE:IPX) a specialist fund manager focusing on the transition to a more sustainable global economy. It invests exclusively in companies and projects providing climate solutions. But its share price has come under pressure lately. Since September 2020, it’s fallen 65% and it’s now (20 September) 87% below its five-year high achieved in December 2021. What’s going on? At the end of its financial year in September 2021 (FY21), the company had assets under management (AUM) of £37.2bn. But its most recent market update (30 June) shows these had fallen to £26.1bn. Most…
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Image source: The Motley Fool Warren Buffett is one of the most successful stock market investors in the world, with a net worth of almost $150bn. That’s despite starting out with only around $2,000. Throughout this journey, he’s been quite a vocal teacher, offering powerful advice over the years to guide the next generation of investors. And while the economic landscape’s very different in 2025, Buffett’s method remains a proven strategy for building long-term wealth, even when starting with little-to-no savings. Focus on the business In the short term, the stock market can feel a bit like a casino with…
Image source: Getty Images Instead of working for the rest of their lives, investors can aim to live on passive income generated by an intelligently-constructed investment portfolio. Given enough time, even small monthly contributions can be the key to unlocking financial freedom. In fact, with just £99 a month and a 30-year runway, it’s possible to unlock a passive income of up to £57,256! Here’s how. Investing for the long run One of the easiest ways to jump-start an investing journey is to leverage the power of a low-cost index fund. Most Britons tend to track the UK’s flagship FTSE…
Image source: Getty Images Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) has been one of Wall Street’s standout performers in 2025 and continues to be a worthy consideration for any UK investor’s ISA. The Boise, Idaho-based semiconductor group may not attract the same headlines as Nvidia or AMD, but it plays a critical role in powering the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. With shares already hitting record highs, investors might assume the opportunity has passed. But when looking at both growth potential and valuation, Micron still looks surprisingly attractive, in my opinion. A hidden bottleneck Most people think AI is all about graphics processing units…
Image source: Getty Images Turning excess savings into a second income can be a very good idea. Even for someone starting from scratch, it’s possible to earn some good returns with enough time. As things stand, someone in the UK aged 30 has 38 years before becoming eligible for the State Pension. And that’s a long time to build up an investment portfolio. Property Historically, property has been a very good source of extra income for UK investors. But higher taxes and greater regulation have made things more complicated in recent years. Enter real estate investment trusts (REITs). These are…
Image source: Getty Images Looking for top growth shares to buy at low cost? Here are two top contenders to consider. Heading higher Defence shares like QinetiQ (LSE:QQ.) are surging as European arms budgets sharply increase. This particular FTSE 250 contractor — which has soared despite a profit warning in May — has risen 21% in value so far in 2025. Yet QinetiQ shares still look dirt cheap, in my view. City analysts expect earnings to rise 18% in the current financial year (to March 2026), resulting in a forward price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 0.9. Any sub-one ratio indicates…
Representational image. Credit: Canva The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to launch its own carbon trading scheme for the power sector, even as a broader national framework for carbon credits remains under development. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, speaking on the sidelines of the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) Conference 2025, said the DOE intends to move forward independently to fast-track international trading opportunities. “On the carbon credit policy of DOE, that’s only for energy. It doesn’t cover the rest of the carbon credit universe,” she noted. While the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 is the prime target for investors seeking dividends from UK shares. What gets less attention is the enormous passive income opportunities also on offer from FTSE 250 stocks. The Footsie‘s appeal is obvious. It’s home to financially robust companies with diverse revenue streams and market-leading positions. With limited growth opportunities compared to mid- and small-cap shares — companies that make up a large portion of the FTSE 250 — they also have added scope to return money to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. But those neglecting the UK’s second-tier share index may…
Image source: Getty Images At the start of this year, I did something I never thought I would do just a year earlier. I sold my long-held Diageo (LSE:DGE) shares. I offloaded these for £24 each. In hindsight, that seems like a good move because they’re now changing hands for just over £18 (around 25% lower). But I’m not in any rush to buy them back at the lower price. Here are three things that continue to put me off the FTSE 100 drinks giant. Changing times The main worry I have is that alcohol consumption is in structural decline…
We discuss the performance consistency of actively managed mid cap funds by comparing them with the Nifty Midcap 150 index.The freefincal active equity mutual fund screener, published monthly, uses the Midcap 150 to compare small cap funds. It also uses Midcap 150 Quality 50. We do not include the factor indices in this study as they themselves have an active component. This is the link to the latest screener. If you are reading this article later, use the first link in this paragraph to access the archive of screeners (the latest will be on top).Reward measure: Rolling returns outperformance consistency.Rolling…