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Insights from Charles Stanley Direct

  1. Will a changed Middle East affect markets?

    Will a changed Middle East affect markets?

    Date: 18/08/2021

    The world waits to see if a Taliban government will keep its new promises, but either way, it adds a further disruptive force to the region.

  2. A marathon, not a sprint – how a conservative, long term approach wins the investing race

    A marathon, not a sprint – how a conservative, long term approach...

    Date: 18/08/2021

    The effects of ‘compounding’ – staying invested and earning returns on your returns – means chasing the highest short-term returns isn’t the best way to reliably build wealth.

  3. Baillie Gifford Positive Change - fund update

    Baillie Gifford Positive Change - fund update

    Date: 16/08/2021

    This fund, one of the most popular on our list of preferred investments, has gone from strength to strength – but can it continue?

  4. Last Week in the City: European stocks hit record highs again

    Last Week in the City: European stocks hit record highs again

    Date: 13/08/2021

    Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, provides a round-up of the market movements and the global investing outlook for the week ending 13 August 2021.

Older News

  1. Why a diversified and active approach works

    Why a diversified and active approach works

    Date: 11/08/2021

    Diversifying in investing means spreading money across investments in different regions, sectors and asset classes – so not to be overly reliant on certain ones.

  2. Financial wisdom for the young

    Financial wisdom for the young

    Date: 11/08/2021

    As you get older, your attitude to money changes. Many people wished they started planning for their future sooner. These lessons need to be taught to the young.

  3. Why the UK stands out for income investors

    Why the UK stands out for income investors

    Date: 09/08/2021

    Dividends have historically formed a substantial portion of investors’ returns, and the UK market seems well placed right now.

  4. President Xi places control over free enterprise

    President Xi places control over free enterprise

    Date: 09/08/2021

    Once thought of as a reformer, President Xi Jinping has presided over an authoritarian crackdown across China. This will have a major long-term impact on relations with the West.

  5. Last Week in the City: Global shares at record high despite Delta threat

    Last Week in the City: Global shares at record high despite Delta...

    Date: 06/08/2021

    Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, provides a round-up of the market movements and the global investing outlook for the week ending 6 August 2021.

  6. Beating the index is tough, but investors can do it

    Beating the index is tough, but investors can do it

    Date: 04/08/2021

    The MSCI World Index tracks the performance of large and mid-cap sized companies across 23 of the world’s developed markets. Investors can still beat the index, but this remains a challenge.

  7. July’s most widely bought and sold funds

    July’s most widely bought and sold funds

    Date: 04/08/2021

    We reveal the funds most bought and sold by customers using Charles Stanley Direct in July.

  8. July’s top and bottom performing funds

    July’s top and bottom performing funds

    Date: 02/08/2021

    A round up of the notable market and fund sector trends in July as Chinese shares fell sharply and bonds rallied.

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