Make the most of your cash
Article Abstract:
Advice on managing your savings in a climate of falling interest rates is presented. Quality zero-coupon bonds have received negative publicity, but can offer good yields if you invest in low-risk zeros. It is worth considering with-profit bonds if you are able to tie up your money for at least five years.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Drumming up business in a slow Isa season
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Sales of individual savings accounts have slumped in the UK in 2001 because of concerns about the performance of the stock market. Providers are responding with new products which offer higher levels of protection, with a limit placed on potential losses in return for abandoning potential gains.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Jury's still out on the hedge fund
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Trends in investment in hedge funds are discussed. Hedge funds are very flexible, being able to invest in almost any security in any market where large gains are anticipated.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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