Alternative Investments
Wine drought provides opportunities for investorsThe poor weather in 2012 led to a fall in output which could see a price hike for this years vintage but it also provides opportunities for investors. |
Gold hits highest level for two weeks ahead of Bank decisionGold reached its highest price for two weeks ahead of today’s announcements on interest rates by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England. |
Central banks buy up gold as safe haven from EuroCentral banks in emerging economies are snapping up gold as a safe haven against the potential collapse of the Eurozone, latest IMF figures indicate. |
Facebook shares will cost $38 as company valued at $104bnSocial networking site Facebook has announced that it will offer around 420 million shares at $38 each valuing the firm at $104 billion. |
Can a monkey with a pin outperform investment experts?Pete Comley, author of a new book called 'Monkey with a pin' explains his perspective on why so many investors fail to earn the returns they expect. |
Gold remains a good investment in 2012Gold is a finite resource that is likely to continue to increase in value whether as a hedge against current economic conditions or as a longer-term investment. |
Investing in wine in 2012: The Vin-X verdictEarlier this month influential wine critic Robert Parker delivered his verdict on the 2009 vintage. Myfinances.co.uk talks to Shakeshaft of Vin-X, Fine Wine Investment Brokers, to find out more about this year’s market. |
Is now the time to invest in technology funds?The UK and global technology sectors have outperformed many other investment markets in recent years helped by tax reliefs and changing consumer behaviour. |
Alternative investments can provide a real buzz as well as profitAlternative investments can provide security of holding a physical asset, a sense of worth or even a hobby as well as profit and can also allow investors to bypass banks. |
Subway to offer 600 new UK franchises creating 6,000 jobsFast-food chain Subway wants to open 600 new franchises in the UK & Ireland by 2015, creating 6,000 new jobs. |
Gold may be a better investment than a pension for retirementIncreasing life expectancy means we will all have to work longer but savvy investments could enable you to shave off the extra years work and retire at 65. |
Why gold will increase in value in 2012Gold will increase in value this year because the fundamentals which are responsible for the gold price increasing are still firmly in place heading in to 2012. |
What are alternative investments?Simon Greenspan, former futures trader at Tullett Brown, explains the concept of Alternative Investments and why they are so important to a diverse portfolio. |
The value of what a gold investment can buy you never changesAn investment in gold is unlikely to lose value because precious metals hold value no matter what happens to currency rates or how much money is printed. |
Barclays Wealth launches new Regular Income BondA new Regular Income Bond has been launched by Barclays Wealth that aims to give investors a competitive return on their money. |
Market turmoil encourages huge increase in DIY tradersThe financial crisis since 2008 and the turmoil of the stock markets has encouraged many people to have a go at trading themselves as the process has been demystified. |
Gold: It's not the only precious metal investment option!Gold has fallen in value in the last few weeks, but that is likely to be temporary. However, there is another precious metal that has outperformed gold in 2011. |
Glazer's aim to control Manchester United by selling shares without voting rightsManchester United Football Club has been given clearance for a £600 million flotation on the Singapore stock exchange but reports say that two thirds of shares to be issued will exchange voting rights for a higher dividend. |
Gold reaches value of £1,000 an ounce for first time everThe value of gold reached record levels of $1,607 yesterday as investors looked to invest in a safe haven amid concerns over the US defaulting on its debt and the eurozone debt crisis spreading. |
First UK gold vending machine opens in LondonThe UK's first vending machine for gold opened up in Westfield Shopping Centre, West London this weekend allowing investors to purchase coins or gold bars. |
The best alternatives to banksWith confidence in the big UK banks perhaps at an all-time low we take a look at what are the best alternatives available, from credit unions to P2P to friendly societies, there are other options. |
An introduction to franchisesWith the British Franchise Exhibition coming up in June we speak to Tom Endean from the British Franchise Association who explains the franchise business model and why it increases the chances of a business succeeding. |
Price of gold continues to riseThe price of gold continues to rise as the weak dollar, high inflation and political uncertainties mean the 'safe haven' of gold continues to attract investors. |
Boosting your retirement fund: Alternatives to pensionsSaving for retirement is not something that appeals to Britons. Research from Defaqto shows 40% of us are not saving anything towards our retirement but there are alternatives to traditional pensions as Kate Saines explains. |
Gold reaches value of $1,500 an ounceThe value of gold is continuing to rise as uncertainty about the global economic recovery encourages investors to use the precious metal as a haven. |
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