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ISA investors defy Brexit uncertainty to buy British in January, Willis Owen data reveals Published on 06 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (40 views) With the ISA season now underway, UK assets featured strongly in the best-selling funds and sectors on the Willis Owen platform in January. read more
Willis Owen shares the best- & worst-performing sectors and funds in January 2019 Published on 01 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (46 views) Indian equity funds take all 10 spots in worst-performing list US Smaller Companies led an equity rebound in January, having been worst performer in December Brazilian and Latin American funds take half the best performing slots read more
Financial advice gap set to get worse as more IFAs look to leave the industry Published on 14 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (43 views) New research(1) from Willis Owen, the leading UK online investment platform, reveals that 17% of IFAs and wealth managers are looking to leave the industry over the next three years read more
Give your finances a January Detox Published on 07 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (43 views) Adrian Lowcock, Head of Personal Investing, Willis Owen offers seven tips for detoxing your finances this January read more
Retail investors complain of lack of clarity from the investment management industry Published on 04 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (40 views) Retail investors complain of lack of clarity from the investment management industry read more
Five financial gifts for children at Christmas Published on 17 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (41 views) “Every Christmas, we add to the pile of toys in our children’s bedrooms and whilst it is great to see their excitement on Christmas Day, sadly the novelty soon wears off. A financial gift is unlikely to have the same response on the day but unlike other presents, these are gifts that are likely to be more enduring and could be worth much more in the future.” read more
Willis Owen shares the best- & worst-performing sectors and funds in 2018 Published on 10 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views) Technology stocks drive markets in 2018 Half of the worst performing funds are gold funds European smaller companies tops the list as worst performing sector. read more
Willis Owen says ‘Brexit hysteria’ means UK equities are undervalued Published on 05 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views) Willis Owen believes concerns around Brexit mean that from a long-term perspective, UK equities are undervalued. read more
One in five JISA accounts to top £40,000 Published on 04 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (56 views) New research(1) amongst people saving or investing into Junior ISAs (JISAs), reveals 19% expect the funds to be worth over £40,000 by the time the children they have been opened for reach 18. read more
Japan and Emerging Market equities offer best value for 2019, says Willis Owen Published on 30 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views) Japan and Emerging Markets (EMs) offer equity investors the best value for 2019, while UK shares are also cheap for those prepared to ride out the Brexit storm, according to Willis Owen, the leading online investment platform. read more
Willis Owen shares three investment trusts on big discounts for Black Friday Published on 23 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (46 views) Real Estate has been one of the hardest hit following Westminster’s damning response to Theresa May’s Brexit agreement. read more
The Santa Rally is unlikely to bring investors joy this year Published on 23 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views) Financial markets have many sayings and trends. Investors are always looking for patterns in all the market and economic data to gain a competitive advantage and boost their investment returns. read more
Black Friday – How to invest for the online retail revolution Published on 16 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (48 views) Black friday has firmly established itself in the retail calendar both in the UK and the US. Whilst some fear its arrival others are eager to grab big bargains that may be on offer. read more
Nearly half of UK JISA investors are saving for higher education Published on 14 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (142 views) Almost half (47%) of those saving into a JISA for a child or relative hope the money will go towards paying for university or higher education, a new survey from Willis Owen reveals. read more
80% of JISA investors keep kids and young adults ‘in the dark’ over savings Published on 14 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (149 views) Over four in five (82%) parents and relatives have been investing in JISAs for children or young relatives since they were less than five years of age. However, 80% plan to wait until their recipients are 16 or over before telling them they have money invested, a new survey(1) by Willis Owen reveals. read more
Willis Owen provides reaction to the 2018 Budget and explains the impact for savers and investors Published on 29 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views) In their manifesto, the Tories pledged to increase the income tax personal allowance to £12,500 by and the point at which individuals start paying higher rate income tax to £50,000 by 2020/21. read more
Emerging Market sentiment ‘improving’ according to Willis Owen confidence survey Published on 23 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views) Willis Owen’s latest survey of almost 1000 investors has revealed that over a third (38%) plan to increase their exposure to Asia and emerging markets over the next six months. read more
Nearly one in five investors expect the UK stock market to fall by over 10% in the next six months Published on 23 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (49 views) Research(1) from Willis Owen amongst nearly 1,000 UK retail investors reveals that 17% expect the UK stock market to fall by over 10% between now and April 2019; 6% anticipate a correction of more than 15%. read more
Analysis shows absolute return funds only provide short-term defence against volatility Published on 12 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (46 views) Recent volatility on global financial market may have spurred investors to consider taking refuge in absolute return funds. read more
Best- & worst-performing sectors and funds in September 2018 Published on 01 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (467 views) Indian funds make up nine out 10 worst-performing funds Oil rally helps Russian funds become best performers Japan leads the best-performing sectors read more
7 Ways to celebrate Financial Planning Week Published on 01 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (154 views) Financial Planning week runs from the 3rd - 10th October this year. The annual campaign is organised to help people improve and be more mindful of their personal finances. Financial health can be a complex issue for some individuals, although for the majority there are small, everyday things that we can all do to improve our finances. Adrian Lowcock, heading personal investing, Willis Owen gives some tips. read more
Willis Owen shares Fund picks for Ethical investment week Published on 24 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (203 views) Good Money Week begins on Saturday 29th September Ethical indices have beat their non-ethical peers over 10 years Willis Owen shares ethical investment ideas and fund picks read more
Truth of ‘Sell in May’ adage set to return Published on 14 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (283 views) The traditional adage ‘Sell in May and go away, don’t come back until St Leger’s Day’ is on course to come true this summer for the first time in three years, according to new analysis by Willis Owen, the online investment platform. read more
S&P 500 hits longest bull-run in history Published on 14 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (320 views) UK investors see returns of more than 400% Current bull market has only provided the seventh best annualised returns out of 11 since World War II Best & Worst performing US funds during the bull market read more
10 Years after Lehman’s Published on 12 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (295 views) 7 out of 10 worst performing funds invest in commodities Technology sector has led the bull market Japanese, US, UK and European Smaller Companies all performed strongly after the crisis read more
Best- & worst-performing sectors and funds in August 2018 Published on 01 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (48 views) American Smaller Companies is best-performing sector in August European fund is best performer in August Emerging Market Bonds lead worst-performing sectors as Turkey weighs read more
The Care ISA is an ill-thought-out idea Published on 21 Aug 18 by Adrian Lowcock (205 views) The Care ISA is an ill-thought-out idea. It will do very little to help the majority of people who need care in their old age read more

ISA investors defy Brexit uncertainty to buy British in January, Willis Owen data reveals

Published on 06 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (40 views)

With the ISA season now underway, UK assets featured strongly in the best-selling funds and sectors on the Willis Owen platform in January.
read more

Willis Owen shares the best- & worst-performing sectors and funds in January 2019

Published on 01 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (46 views)

Indian equity funds take all 10 spots in worst-performing list
US Smaller Companies led an equity rebound in January, having been worst performer in December
Brazilian and Latin American funds take half the best performing slots

Financial advice gap set to get worse as more IFAs look to leave the industry

Published on 14 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (43 views)

New research(1) from Willis Owen, the leading UK online investment platform, reveals that 17% of IFAs and wealth managers are looking to leave the industry over the next three years
read more

Give your finances a January Detox

Published on 07 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (43 views)

Adrian Lowcock, Head of Personal Investing, Willis Owen offers seven tips for detoxing your finances this January
read more

Retail investors complain of lack of clarity from the investment management industry

Published on 04 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (40 views)

Retail investors complain of lack of clarity from the investment management industry
read more

Five financial gifts for children at Christmas

Published on 17 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (41 views)

“Every Christmas, we add to the pile of toys in our children’s bedrooms and whilst it is great to see their excitement on Christmas Day, sadly the novelty soon wears off. A financial gift is unlikely to have the same response on the day but unlike other presents, these are gifts that are likely to be more enduring and could be worth much more in the future.”
read more

Willis Owen shares the best- & worst-performing sectors and funds in 2018

Published on 10 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views)

Technology stocks drive markets in 2018
Half of the worst performing funds are gold funds
European smaller companies tops the list as worst performing sector.

Willis Owen says ‘Brexit hysteria’ means UK equities are undervalued

Published on 05 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views)

Willis Owen believes concerns around Brexit mean that from a long-term perspective, UK equities are undervalued.
read more

One in five JISA accounts to top £40,000

Published on 04 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (56 views)

New research(1) amongst people saving or investing into Junior ISAs (JISAs), reveals 19% expect the funds to be worth over £40,000 by the time the children they have been opened for reach 18.
read more

Japan and Emerging Market equities offer best value for 2019, says Willis Owen

Published on 30 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views)

Japan and Emerging Markets (EMs) offer equity investors the best value for 2019, while UK shares are also cheap for those prepared to ride out the Brexit storm, according to Willis Owen, the leading online investment platform.
read more

Willis Owen shares three investment trusts on big discounts for Black Friday

Published on 23 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (46 views)

Real Estate has been one of the hardest hit following Westminster’s damning response to Theresa May’s Brexit agreement.
read more

The Santa Rally is unlikely to bring investors joy this year

Published on 23 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views)

Financial markets have many sayings and trends. Investors are always looking for patterns in all the market and economic data to gain a competitive advantage and boost their investment returns.
read more

Black Friday – How to invest for the online retail revolution

Published on 16 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (48 views)

Black friday has firmly established itself in the retail calendar both in the UK and the US. Whilst some fear its arrival others are eager to grab big bargains that may be on offer.
read more

Nearly half of UK JISA investors are saving for higher education

Published on 14 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (142 views)

Almost half (47%) of those saving into a JISA for a child or relative hope the money will go towards paying for university or higher education, a new survey from Willis Owen reveals.
read more

80% of JISA investors keep kids and young adults ‘in the dark’ over savings

Published on 14 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (149 views)

Over four in five (82%) parents and relatives have been investing in JISAs for children or young relatives since they were less than five years of age. However, 80% plan to wait until their recipients are 16 or over before telling them they have money invested, a new survey(1) by Willis Owen reveals.
read more

Willis Owen provides reaction to the 2018 Budget and explains the impact for savers and investors

Published on 29 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views)

In their manifesto, the Tories pledged to increase the income tax personal allowance to £12,500 by and the point at which individuals start paying higher rate income tax to £50,000 by 2020/21.
read more

Emerging Market sentiment ‘improving’ according to Willis Owen confidence survey

Published on 23 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (45 views)

Willis Owen’s latest survey of almost 1000 investors has revealed that over a third (38%) plan to increase their exposure to Asia and emerging markets over the next six months.
read more

Nearly one in five investors expect the UK stock market to fall by over 10% in the next six months

Published on 23 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (49 views)

Research(1) from Willis Owen amongst nearly 1,000 UK retail investors reveals that 17% expect the UK stock market to fall by over 10% between now and April 2019; 6% anticipate a correction of more than 15%.
read more

Analysis shows absolute return funds only provide short-term defence against volatility

Published on 12 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (46 views)

Recent volatility on global financial market may have spurred investors to consider taking refuge in absolute return funds.
read more

Best- & worst-performing sectors and funds in September 2018

Published on 01 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (467 views)

Indian funds make up nine out 10 worst-performing funds
Oil rally helps Russian funds become best performers
Japan leads the best-performing sectors

7 Ways to celebrate Financial Planning Week

Published on 01 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (154 views)

Financial Planning week runs from the 3rd - 10th October this year. The annual campaign is organised to help people improve and be more mindful of their personal finances. Financial health can be a complex issue for some individuals, although for the majority there are small, everyday things that we can all do to improve our finances. Adrian Lowcock, heading personal investing, Willis Owen gives some tips.
read more

Willis Owen shares Fund picks for Ethical investment week

Published on 24 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (203 views)

Good Money Week begins on Saturday 29th September
Ethical indices have beat their non-ethical peers over 10 years
Willis Owen shares ethical investment ideas and fund picks

Truth of ‘Sell in May’ adage set to return

Published on 14 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (283 views)

The traditional adage ‘Sell in May and go away, don’t come back until St Leger’s Day’ is on course to come true this summer for the first time in three years, according to new analysis by Willis Owen, the online investment platform.
read more

S&P 500 hits longest bull-run in history

Published on 14 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (320 views)

UK investors see returns of more than 400%
Current bull market has only provided the seventh best annualised returns out of 11 since World War II
Best & Worst performing US funds during the bull market

10 Years after Lehman’s

Published on 12 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (295 views)

7 out of 10 worst performing funds invest in commodities
Technology sector has led the bull market
Japanese, US, UK and European Smaller Companies all performed strongly after the crisis

Best- & worst-performing sectors and funds in August 2018

Published on 01 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (48 views)

American Smaller Companies is best-performing sector in August
European fund is best performer in August
Emerging Market Bonds lead worst-performing sectors as Turkey weighs

The Care ISA is an ill-thought-out idea

Published on 21 Aug 18 by Adrian Lowcock (205 views)

The Care ISA is an ill-thought-out idea. It will do very little to help the majority of people who need care in their old age
read more