Investment Advice
What are Commodities?
Commodities encompass many materials, such as energy, livestock and agricultural products, as well as precious and industrial metals. Unlike equities or bonds, commodities tend to have a physical use.
Investors are strange creatures!
Why do we behave irrationally? Why do we sit in a cinema watching a bad film just because we bought the ticket? Are we not simply suffering the consequences twice?
What is Investment Diversification?
Given the recent market volatility, potential investors would be forgiven for thinking the best place for their money would be under the bed. Whilst this has the obvious plus point that, barring a burglary, you will get your money back when you need it; it is likely to leave you poorer over the long-term.
Corporate Bonds explained
Corporate bonds are fixed interest securities issued by companies and are in effect loans to the issuing company by those who initially take up the bonds. The bonds can then be traded on the market. Corporate bonds are generally higher risk than gilts, but offer some attractive opportunities at times.
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