Investment Tips

Managing your investment portfolio effectively during the summer months can be a balancing act between staying informed and enjoying your well-deserved holiday.

Economic and political instability does not mean you cannot invest successfully. There are plenty of things you can do to continue to prosper despite the uncertainty.

‘Sell in May and Go Away’ is a famous saying in the investment world but do the numbers back the actual performance of stock markets over time.

When building an investment portfolio, make sure to keep track of the fees and expenses you are being charged to trade or hold specific assets. This will help you ensure you enjoy the best possible returns from your money.

Establishing a successful investing strategy requires a clear risk profile. MeDirect’s MeManaged helps investors understand their risk profile and builds an actively managed portfolio accordingly.

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income economists are seeing evidence of sticky inflation across the Group of Three (G3) nations. While central banks in the United States and eurozone are gauging when to embark on monetary easing, the Bank of Japan will likely hike in April. All three will continue to monitor wages (and their impact on services inflation) and the balance of risks to economic growth.

Boost your investment success: Learn why less is more when it comes to checking your portfolio.

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged, without conveying any urgency to start cutting rates in the next few months. David Zahn, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income’s Head of European Fixed Income, weighs in on the implications for investors—and why lengthening duration may make sense.

What impact does a US Presidential election have on markets and how significant is that impact?

According to Morningstar research these companies stand out from the competition and can be good choices for long-term investing.