Funds

Hidden costs investors need to watch – part two

Hidden costs investors need to watch – part two By: Tim Bennett19.03.2021 Costs can have a big impact on your return from fund investments. So, it is important to find and understand them, as Tim explains in his latest video. https://youtu.be/idAhanUYiNY

Hidden costs investors need to watch – part one

Hidden costs investors need to watch – part one By: Tim Bennett12.03.2021 Bid to offer spreads can have a big impact on your profits from a share trade, as Tim explains in his latest video. https://youtu.be/THec5sHf6BM

Why Passive Investing isn’t Perfect

Why Passive Investing isn’t Perfect By: Tim Bennett 22.09.2015It’s one of investing’s biggest debates – is a passive approach better than active management? This week I explain why an investor should use both.

Share Portfolio vs. Funds: A Quick Comparison

Share Portfolio vs. Funds: A Quick Comparison By: Tim Bennett 09.09.2016How do you choose between holding shares directly in a portfolio or via a fund? This week Tim Bennett sums up the key differences.

How to Weigh Up a Fund Using the Sharpe Ratio

How to Weigh Up a Fund Using the Sharpe Ratio By: Tim Bennett02.09.2016Tim Bennett explains a popular number that allows investors to compare funds and the managers who run them.

How Alpha Can Help You Pick Funds

How Alpha Can Help You Pick Funds By: Tim Bennett 10.08.2015How do you know whether a fund manager is any good? This week I introduce Alpha and explain how it can help.

NAV – Three Key Letters for Fund Investors

NAV – Three Key Letters for Fund Investors By: Tim Bennett17.09.2014 New fund investors need to grasp the concept of net asset value (NAV) and its relationship with the market value of a fund. In this short video I introduce NAV and highlight why it matters. https://youtu.be/2vvzLJwPe0w

Five Red Flags for Fund Investors

Five Red Flags for Fund Investors By: Tim Bennett20.08.2014 Funds are not all created equal and some carry more risk than others. In this short video I recap the advantages of funds before highlighting five key issues that an investor should investigate before buying.