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July 2026

Portfolio construction

Journey to the centre of the earth

Josef Licsauer
A record deep-sea find, a semiconductor gamble and a reform story with legs: why Japan deserves a proper look in a diversified portfolio.
Josef Licsauer
31 Jul
31 Jul
Portfolio construction

Cash machines

David Stevenson
A new breed of ETFs offers investors a new, diversified, source of investment income - our expert highlights the cream of the crop.
David Stevenson
17 Jul
17 Jul
Investment ideas, Portfolio construction, Pensions

To pay or not to pay*

David Brenchley
Paying off your mortage may seem like a no-brainer, but maybe it isn't...
David Brenchley
03 Jul
03 Jul
Portfolio construction

Teenage kicks

Sean Dowling
Financial education in the UK is virtually non-existent, so we asked a 15-year old to talk to his friends and find out what they want to know about getting started as a stock market guru..
Sean Dowling
03 Jul
03 Jul

June 2026

Portfolio construction

It’s a small world after all

Jean-Baptiste Andrieux
You can invest in small, fast-growing American companies via funds on most UK trading platforms – and the potential returns are impressive.
Jean-Baptiste Andrieux
19 Jun
19 Jun
Portfolio construction

I know what you (bought) last summer

Jo Groves
Find out what our investment experts have been up to, and why they’re looking for growth in space, semiconductors and faraway lands.
Jo Groves
12 Jun
12 Jun

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