Interesting ways to a million
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Compound interest indicates that small differences in rates of interest can make a very significant difference over the long term. It also indicates that time is the fourth element of investing, after returns, risks and costs. An inverse compounding effect reduces the risk of holding shares most significantly in the first five to 10 years after purchase before falling to a narrow long-term range of between 4% and 8%. Investors should be aware that the law of compounding dictates that anything that reduces the annual rate of return will have a significant long-term impact.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Tracking down the right fund
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It is quite difficult for amateur investors in the UK to obtain information about tracker funds, as there is no single source giving a comprehensive list of these funds. When choosing a tracker fund, the first step is to eliminate those with very high minimum investment requirements. Investors may also feel that there is no point choosing a tracker fund that operates charges on the same basis as an actively managed fund. This would eliminate all funds with a bid/offer spread, an annual management charge of more than 1% and an initial charge of any sort.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Brutal truths of day trading
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The challenges associated with share trading are discussed. It is argued that a successful trader needs a trading method and a way of controlling loses on bets that are unsuccessful.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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