Inflation in Ireland is hard to ignore right now – a trend we identified a year ago. If you dig into the data, however, inflation is still confined to a small number of sectors. Others are experiencing little in the way of cost increases, and at times even deflation. Digging into the causes of inflation … Continued
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
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
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
Do women investors outperform men? An understanding of some common yet unconscious behaviours could help to improve investment returns. Advisors can play a fundamental role to observing these behaviours and helping to ensure decisions being made are mindful. According to a study by US fund manager Fidelity, in 2021, women investors outperform men, with 67% of … Continued
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
Jan 2024 update: Our more recent post highlights the best investment opportunities for your money in 2024. 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
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
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
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