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Easiest way to invest in QQQ in Ireland

Some funds just capture the imagination.  QQQ’s one of them.  Formed in 2002, this technology-focused fund has grown by over 1,300% (yes, one thousand three hundred per cent) since that time. And the good news is that there are several ways to access it depending on the size and shape of your investment. Of course, … Continued

Is your money invested in Russia?

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the wider world has shown notable unity and decisiveness in placing sanctions and asset freezes upon oligarchs close to the Russian regime, Russian companies, and restricting global payments systems. There’s been an immediate knock-on effect in the investment industry.  One major index provider has described Russian market … Continued

Should I invest in gold?

Going for gold is the 3,000-year-old investment strategy.  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 print money, countries fight wars, or political uncertainty increases, share prices can come under pressure. But demand for gold grows. This is the … Continued

What smart investors do during market turbulence

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is above all a humanitarian tragedy, with several chapters yet to unfold.  The reactions of the financial markets today – and over recent weeks – have reflected the fast-moving nature of the crisis.  What are the implications for investors? Today’s events in the markets carry an important lesson.  At the start … Continued

Best place to invest money in Ireland in 2022

Jan 2025 update: Our more recent post highlights the best investment opportunities for your money 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 cracking 2021… and a bumpy start to 2022.  If you’re looking … Continued

Invest by direct debit: why the drip, drip, drip approach works

Is there space in your monthly budget for a regular investment?  There are a lot of benefits to the drip-feed approach. Here’s why it is time to invest by direct debit. It’s not long since you needed a large chunk of cash to start investing.  That’s changed now, and Moneycube can arrange investments from €250 … Continued

What do recent market moves mean for your investment portfolio?

It’s been a rough few weeks for investors focused on growth stocks, especially early-stage technology companies. But what does that mean for your investments as a whole, and what are the prospects for the year ahead? Here are three lessons from the change in sentiment. 1. Investing in fast growth is slow work Firstly, let’s … Continued

5 ideas to make the most of your finances in 2022

Whether you’re in a new job, recovery mode, or looking for new ways to maximise the extra cash you’re saving, we can help you sort your finances in 2022. Take stock of what you’ve got Last year was a great time to be invested.  For Euro-based investors, global markets rose by more than 27%. There … Continued

How did we do in 2021?

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 2021 selections performed. Interested in our 2023 picks?  Click here to read more. There’s no doubt 2021 was a cracking year to have your money in investment funds, with equity markets … Continued

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