Are you new to investing or a seasoned pro? Chances are whether you have yet to select a single stock, or have been running a personal pension for decades, you could do with going back to school for a refresher course in all things investing.
For the newbies, the world of investing can seem overwhelming – and an indiscernible language, scandalous headlines and the threat of financial loss does not help. But you have to be in it to win it, and with a little know-how and a lot of patience your financial goals are achievable.
For investors with a bit more experience, use this week to re-assess your savings habits; is your portfolio well diversified? Are your income targets being met? Could you take on more risk for potential greater rewards?
This week, thousands of children across the country preparing for the start of a new school year. After a six-week break, their algebra may be a little rusty and their concentration span a little shorter – but within days new habits and friendships will be formed.
Here on Morningstar.co.uk we’re tackling the new term by going back to basics – articles and videos with an educational slant, explaining strange terminology, bashing out bad habits and building up your market confidence. Join us every day this week for a different topic and set yourself on the right path to investment success.
Monday: How to Maximise Your Savings
The journey to a prosperous retirement starts with pennies in a piggy bank
Saving Now is the First Step to Investment Success
Low Interest Rates Turn Savers into Spenders
Best Cash Savings Rates on the Market
What is an Individual Savings Account or ISA?
Why You Can't Afford Not to Invest
Tuesday: Building a Profitable Portfolio
Stocks, bonds and diversification
How to Build an Income-Paying Investment Portfolio
5 Mixed-Asset Funds Delivering Top Returns
How to Start Investing for the First Time
How to Build an Investment Portfolio
Wednesday: Investing for Retirement
Making sure you hit your pension pot goals
3 Investments for Income Seekers
UK Stocks Pay-out £1trn in Dividends Since 2000
How Should You Invest After You Have Retired?
Self-employed Fall Through Retirement Savings Net
Thursday: What the Investment Professionals Do
How to invest like a pro, the ways of the City and financial jargon decoded
What is Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate for Stocks?
Why a Gold Fund Rating Does Not Necessarily Mean Buy
Which Funds are the Professionals Selling?
What Does the Rise of Passive Fund Use Mean for the Market?
Hermes: Fund Managers Need to Change, The City has Behaved Badly
Friday: Politics and Geography
How what happens in the world affects your investments
Why Should Stock Investors Care About Interest Rates?
Martin Currie: A Strong Economy Means We Back US Stocks