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Why 2023 will be a big year for ETFs

ETFs have grown in popularity rapidly over the last few years, and there are no indications that this growth will halt any time soon. So what does the future hold?…

Why ETFs are a must‑have during volatile periods

Global financial markets have been particularly volatile in 2022. The fallout from Covid‑19 was made worse by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, a combination of factors that has seen most…

The role of ETFs in portfolios

When it comes to portfolio construction, ETFs are a powerful tool. A single ETF enables investors to buy an entire market, a market segment, or a strategy with just one…

We’ve rebalanced our portfolios

Part of our role as portfolio managers is to make changes to our clients’ investments when we think it’s necessary or when opportunities arise. Given the broad market sell‑off we’ve…

The biggest companies you’ve never heard of

When you build an investment portfolio using ETFs, you’ll usually be buying stocks from a wealth of different companies. A lot of these will be brands you recognise, with S&P…

ETF names explained

We get it. The names of ETFs available on InvestEngine can be complicated. While some are fairly self‑explanatory, featuring the provider and the index, like the iShares S&P 500, others…

What currency hedging is and why it’s important

For most UK investors, the Great British Pound (GBP) will be the primary investing currency. When building a globally diversified portfolio, however, it’s important to consider how exposure to overseas…

What high inflation means for interest rates

If 2022 has been defined by one economic trend, it’s high inflation. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February, inflation across all major economies has been notably high, …

Investing 101: Understanding risk and return

When we invest, we do it to generate returns. There are a number of other considerations, but this is the primary reason anyone enters the markets. Similarly, risk is just…