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Moneycube Talks with Barry O’Leary, State Street Global Advisors

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is one of the world’s biggest index fund managers, managing over €4.7 trillion across 30 countries. In Ireland, SSGA’s funds can be found on New Ireland’s pension and investment platform through the Prime range of funds, and direct to investors as part of larger investment portfolios. To understand index investing … Continued

What’s happening in stock markets right now?

Recent weeks have selloff in global stock markets. What’s going on, and what should you do? Before we start: financial markets change all the time, reacting to events as they unfold.  This short briefing note represents Moneycube’s views as at 0900 on Tuesday 25 Mar 25 and has not been updated since. What’s happened so … Continued

Should I invest in gold?

Going for gold is the 3,000-year-old investment strategy.  And it’s proven very resilient in 2025. So is now the time for people in Ireland to invest in gold? Gold has some characteristics that investors just can’t ignore.  When governments raise tariffs, countries fight wars, or political uncertainty increases, share prices can come under pressure. But … Continued

How much should I have in my rainy day fund?

Everyone needs to prepare for the unexpected.  An emergency fund you can access when you need it most is probably the most important savings goal you can set yourself. But this cash needs to be accessible fast, and very low-risk.  That means your rainy day fund is not going to grow very quickly as an … Continued

Best place to invest money in Ireland in 2025

Welcome to Moneycube’s annual roundup of the best investments available in Ireland. We’ve chosen five funds we think have strong potential for the year ahead in the wake of a prosperous 2024.  If you’re looking to invest money in Ireland, read on. Whether you’re a new investor, or looking to invest a large lump sum, we’ve … Continued

5 ideas to make the most of your finances in 2025

Sorting your finances doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to put a plan in place, implement it, and let the benefits flow through. Here are five ideas to make a fresh start with your finances in 2025. Read on: If you’ve found these tips helpful, you might also like our article in The Journal on … Continued

How did we do in 2024?

Each year, we pick a handful of investment funds available to Irish investors and highlight them on our blog.  We’ve charted below how our 2024 selections performed. Interested in our 2025 picks?  Click here to read more. 2024 was a good year to have your money in the stock market.  Equity markets were up 25.3% … Continued

What will drive markets in 2025?

There’s a degree of optimism in the air in financial markets as the year draws to a close.  2024 has been a strong period for markets, and the overall mindset is one of growth.  Company earnings have been resilient, inflation has been cut, and there’s a sense that there is more to follow for the … Continued

What the ‘Trump trade’ means for your investments

It’s less than three weeks since the US election, and already the ‘Trump trade’ has been through several changes.  What is it, and what does it change for you as an investor? What’s the Trump trade – and what’s the effect so far? The Trump trade is the name for the rotation of money into … Continued

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