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Active Vs passive and the UK
In a volatile market, like the one we’re currently seeing, management of investments stokes quite a bit of debate, especially the relative merits of active versus passive management. Michelle McGrade,...
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ETPs are growing in popularity and assets
The exchange traded products (ETPs) market, of which exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a subset, continues to grow at a rapid pace, with assets flowing into global ETPs hitting new highs. While the ETP...
View ArticleNew LSE midday auction set to begin
We have taken a look at what is affected, who is affected and why this has been introduced. What is it? Currently there is an auction before live trading opens and one immediately after. These are used...
View ArticleEvery (ETF Buy) Trade Free of commission online
The offer began on Tuesday 3rd May 2016 and ends on the 31st May 2016 (inclusive). Before trading please make sure you have read the terms of the offer. In light of this offer we have looked at the...
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Is the commodities market about to turn bullish?
Since then they have lost 45% (up to 30th April 2016). During the same period the FTSE All Share index rose 58%. Source: Bloomberg as at 30th April 2016 Past performance is not a reliable indicator of...
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Is passive the new aggressive?
The article demonstrated how increasingly challenging the investing landscape has become for active fund managers. As we continue to seek out alternative investment opportunities ahead of the EU...
View ArticleTD customers flock to gold ahead of EU Referendum
It has rallied in recent months due to uncertainty over the referendum and other global concerns such as China’s economy slowing in growth, the oil market slump and the US Federal Reserve’s indecision....
View ArticleAppetite for ethical investment needs an information feed
Our new research* has shown that while 64% of UK investors plan to pick ethical funds over the next few years, over half (57%) report that they need more information about the performance of such...
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The TD Euros squad of investments
We’ve gone for a solid blend of sustainability funds and those focused on emerging markets and disruption with some resolute absolute return funds and funds that protect wealth over time. And of...
View ArticleEvery (ETF Buy) Trade Free of commission online
The offer began on Tuesday 3rd May 2016 and ends on the 31st May 2016 (inclusive). Before trading please make sure you have read the terms of the offer. In light of this offer we have looked at the...
View ArticleWhat could a UK interest rate cut mean for you?
The decision on whether to cut interest rates will be announced this Thursday 14 July at 12pm. Many economists believe the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will cut their base rate to a new low of just...
View ArticleWhat ‘safe havens’ did TD customers turn to in uncertain times?
Reflecting this desire to invest in assets seen as a “safe haven”, the most bought fund with our customers over the second quarter of 2016 was BlackRock Gold & General. Another driver for the...
View ArticleInterest rates: what are the opportunities?
You can read the article here. In this environment of low growth and low interest rates there are still plenty of investment opportunities, particularly in income-focused funds. With close to zero...
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How to inflation-proof your portfolio
The consumer price index (CPI) – the UK’s measure of inflation – rose to 1% in September, driven by increases in fuel and clothing prices combined with sterling weakness. The Bank of England’s (BoE)...
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What’s happening to the Eurozone?
What’s going on in the Eurozone post-Brexit? This article is written by Wei Li, CFA, iShares EMEA Head of Investment Strategy. The views are of BlackRock and the fund manager, not those of TD Direct...
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Is the tech sector about to take off?
As its having a greater impact on our lives should it have a bigger impact on your investment portfolio? In the coming weeks we will be taking a look at the key topics and debates within the technology...
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