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Is it too late to invest in gold?Published on 28 Jul 20 by Adrian Lowcock (598 views)
Gold has been one of the best performing asset classes year-to-date, acting as it so often has in the past by presenting investors with a safe haven trade as markets turn skittish. |
Five factors investors must take heed of in the second halfPublished on 15 Jul 20 by Adrian Lowcock (598 views)
2020 has been an unprecedented year. At the start of the year, no one would have predicted that a global lockdown would be in place just three months later, with things we took for granted (like eating out) now something many people won’t risk doing. |
Preparing your investment portfolio for a second wavePublished on 07 Jul 20 by Adrian Lowcock (582 views)
When stock markets are rising it is all too easy to become complacent and assume the global economy is also rebounding strongly, and the bear market is history. However, there are nearly always setbacks on the path to recovery. |
Willis Owen enters UK cash savings market with Raisin.co.ukPublished on 23 Jun 20 by Adrian Lowcock (955 views)
Willis Owen, one of the UK’s largest online investment platforms, is pleased to announce the launch of Smart Savings in partnership with the leading FinTech cash savings service Raisin UK. |
Coronavirus crisis: Three funds caught up in the sell-off to buy for the long-termPublished on 06 Apr 20 by Adrian Lowcock (905 views)
The dramatic falls seen across equity markets are creating opportunities for bargain hunters with a long-term investment horizon |
Willis Owen reveals the best & worst sectors and funds in March 2020.Published on 01 Apr 20 by Adrian Lowcock (965 views)
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Three funds I am buying in my 2020 ISAPublished on 27 Mar 20 by Adrian Lowcock (924 views)
It is important to make investment choices based on your goals and not on the short-term noise that often permeates stock markets. |
The five most powerful tools to help investors in a crisisPublished on 27 Mar 20 by Adrian Lowcock (894 views)
Crisis are always different, they have a different effect on the economy and indeed stockmarkets. It is because of this that we often feel like this time is different to previous crisis. |
Coronavirus leaves pension savers facing painful ‘dividend shock’Published on 25 Mar 20 by Adrian Lowcock (1,004 views)
Pension savers are facing a painful dividend shock as a result of the Government’s decision to forcibly close millions of businesses, according to Adrian Lowcock, head of personal investing at Willis Owen. |
UK stock market at risk of “worst month on record” as volatile shares sell-off againPublished on 21 Mar 20 by Adrian Lowcock (1,048 views)
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Willis Owen calls for ISA’s to be simplifiedPublished on 03 Mar 20 by Adrian Lowcock (1,000 views)
If the ISA is going to survive as the phenomenal success story of modern UK consumer finance that it is, it needs to change and simplify, says Willis Owen. |
Panic selling: Five investment tips to help cope with crises’ like coronavirusPublished on 03 Mar 20 by Adrian Lowcock (953 views)
Being an investor when markets turn tough like recent weeks is stressful, there is no denying it. But it needn’t be a disaster for you or your portfolio. |
Ethical ISA Ideas 2020Published on 26 Feb 20 by Adrian Lowcock (1,063 views)
The UK, Japan and emerging markets offer investors attractive options this ISA season, Willis Owen says
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Hunting for growth in 2020 - The UK, Japan and Asia offer investors attractive optionsPublished on 24 Feb 20 by Adrian Lowcock (865 views)
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Coronavirus fears hit global markets in JanuaryPublished on 03 Feb 20 by Adrian Lowcock (1,086 views)
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Willis Owen hires Head of Digital to enhance customer experiencePublished on 29 Jan 20 by Adrian Lowcock (1,343 views)
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New Year of the White Rat - a good moment for investors in China?Published on 20 Jan 20 by Adrian Lowcock (914 views)
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Think carefully before leaving it in cash: Four fund ideas for Woodford investorsPublished on 10 Jan 20 by Adrian Lowcock (811 views)
After over 7 months the LF Equity Income fund, formerly known as the LF Woodford Equity Income fund, is due to begin selling investments and returning money to investors. |
Willis Owen reveals the best & worst sectors and funds over the past decadePublished on 02 Jan 20 by Adrian Lowcock (811 views)
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Willis Owen’s outlook for 2020Published on 10 Dec 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,242 views)
Take a look at Willis Owen’s outlook for 2020 |
How to give your finances a January detoxPublished on 04 Dec 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,104 views)
January is a month when we put aside the excesses of Christmas. Many of us stay at home nursing the damage we have done to our bodies and our bank balances. |
Five New Year’s resolutions for investorsPublished on 04 Dec 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,219 views)
Investor behaviour is mostly focused on short term noise which can inhibit or negatively impact their investment decisions. Adrian Lowcock, Head of Personal Investing at Willis Owen, suggest five rules for investors to live by in the New Year |
Five funds for 2020Published on 03 Dec 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,074 views)
Markets have been on a wild ride this year, with gains for some of the world’s leading equity indices and a sharp reversal in bond yields which has seen fixed income investors also enjoy solid returns. |
Five financial gifts for children at Christmas 2019Published on 03 Dec 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,058 views)
With Christmas fast approaching, many parents will be busily trying to fulfil their children’s wish lists to Santa. |
Willis Owen reveals the best and worst sectors and funds in November 2019Published on 02 Dec 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,147 views)
Investors return as global growth fears ease:
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Will this year’s General Election spark a Santa RallyPublished on 27 Nov 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,259 views)
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Three investment trusts on big discounts for Black FridayPublished on 20 Nov 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,081 views)
Adrian Lowcock, Head of personal investing, Willis Owen shares three investment trusts on big discounts for Black Friday. |
Best performing Junior ISA FundsPublished on 21 Oct 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,771 views)
Junior ISAs turn 8 this November and have become one of the most popular ways to invest for Children. They are fairly easy to understand and flexible enough that once set up anyone can contribute to it. |
Does the winner of the General Election affect markets?Published on 09 Oct 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,177 views)
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Ethical Investing “outperforming non-ethical in US and UK”Published on 07 Oct 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,609 views)
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Should investors fear ‘red’ OctoberPublished on 04 Oct 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,197 views)
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Willis Owen reveals why you should be bean counting this International Coffee DayPublished on 01 Oct 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,083 views)
The investment platform is encouraging savers and investors to take 1omins on 1st October 2019 to make small incremental changes to their finances |
2019 Rugby World Cup: Fantasy Fund Manager, who has made the Willis Owen SquadPublished on 23 Sep 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,182 views)
There are a number of parallels between picking a winning rugby team and building a successful portfolio. As well as finding the best individual performers, it is also vital to make sure they have strengths, which complement each other as well as a combination of youth and experience. |
‘Sell in May’ works for UK shares for second year running but weak pound lifts investments overseasPublished on 09 Sep 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,356 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 in the UK this summer for the second year running, according to analysis by Willis Owen, the online investment platform. |
Gilts show their defensive qualities as investors grow concerned over economic growthPublished on 09 Sep 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,173 views)
• Index-Linked funds take 7 out of 10 top spots in August |
Investors pull £1.2bn out of the UK as Brexit uncertainty and global growth concerns weighPublished on 05 Sep 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,260 views)
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Gold Shines whilst Technology continues to performPublished on 01 Aug 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,268 views)
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US economy hits longest phase of expansion in history: should investors be prepared for a downturn?Published on 01 Aug 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,348 views)
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A third of retail investors have changed their portfolio in the last 12 months due to social mediaPublished on 01 Jul 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,250 views)
New research from Willis Owen reveals 34% of UK retail investors have made at least one change to their investments over the past 12 months as a result of announcements made via social media channels. Some 9% claim to have made at least five investment changes because of this, and 2% have made more than 10. |
US tech and small cap the winners while Woodford wiltsPublished on 01 Jul 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,220 views)
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Woodford the worst since Brexit vote as UK investors miss out by “backing Britain”Published on 21 Jun 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,561 views)
UK investors who have stuck rigidly to the UK since Britain voted to Brexit could have doubled their money by investing overseas, with equity funds focused on the UK – including Neil Woodford’s equity income offering – lagging far behind peers, according to research from Willis Owen. |
Equity Income funds: don’t throw the baby out with the bath waterPublished on 19 Jun 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,593 views)
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Research reveals extent of gender pension splitPublished on 18 Jun 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,331 views)
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Latest Investment Association statistics reveal even ISA season cannot reverse outflows from the UKPublished on 06 Jun 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,252 views)
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Willis Owen shares the best and worst-performing sectors and funds in May 2019Published on 03 Jun 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,306 views)
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The dogs fight back: the 2018 worst-performing UK funds with the biggest rebound revealedPublished on 03 Jun 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,387 views)
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Investing for 10 years generated a positive return 98% of the timePublished on 21 May 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,302 views)
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UK adults would invest £35bn more a year if investment products were more transparentPublished on 01 May 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,620 views)
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Sell in May adage makes no sense for investors, Willis Owen saysPublished on 25 Apr 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,277 views)
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Fundsmith Equity is best-selling in closing stage of the ISA seasonPublished on 17 Apr 19 by Adrian Lowcock (2,223 views)
Fundsmith Equity was the biggest selling fund on the Willis Owen investment platform in the last month of the 2018/19 ISA season1 |
Research reveals outperforming fund managers have seen their stars fade in new rolesPublished on 15 Apr 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,239 views)
New analysis by Willis Owen reveals how star fund managers can underperform when they move into new roles. |
Early bird investors do catch the worm, Willis Owen research revealsPublished on 01 Apr 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,303 views)
Willis Owen’s analysis of the FTSE 100 and the FTSE All Share since ISAs were launched 20 years ago on 6th April 1999 shows that investors who were quick to invest received a better return than those who left it until the last minute or saved regularly each month. |
Analysis by Willis Owen reveals actively-managed funds significantly outperform passivesPublished on 21 Mar 19 by Adrian Lowcock (2,087 views)
Analysis shows only two index funds rank in top 50 performers over three and five years |
Willis Owen welcomes exit fee banPublished on 14 Mar 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,444 views)
Exit fees have been an ongoing problem for investors, trapping them in services they no longer want or need. |
Willis Owen shares the best and worst-performing sectors and funds in February 2019Published on 01 Mar 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,872 views)
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UK smaller companies, global and emerging markets offer great JISA potentialPublished on 22 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,639 views)
The strong long-term prospects for the UK Smaller Companies, Global and Emerging Market equity sectors make them attractive themes for investment in junior individual savings accounts (JISAs), according to Willis Owen, the online investment service provider. |
ISA investors in UK stocks could have made £162,349 return over last 20 years, Willis Owen saysPublished on 21 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,946 views)
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ISA ideas 2019Published on 13 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,342 views)
The UK, Japan and emerging markets are three attractive themes for investors to consider in the current ISA season, according to Adrian Lowcock, Head of Personal Investing at Willis Owen, the online investment service provider. |
Research reveals star fund managers really do make a differencePublished on 11 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,454 views)
Willis Owen analysis1 of 15 investment funds who had star fund managers leave at some stage between 2013 and 2017 reveals the level of out-performance dropped dramatically after their departure. |
Latest IA statistics reveal a slump in fund sales as investors avoid volatile and risky markets.Published on 07 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,441 views)
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ISA investors defy Brexit uncertainty to buy British in January, Willis Owen data revealsPublished on 06 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,571 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. |
Willis Owen shares the best and worst-performing sectors and funds in January 2019Published on 01 Feb 19 by Adrian Lowcock (2,453 views)
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Financial advice gap set to get worse as more IFAs look to leave the industryPublished on 14 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,560 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 |
Give your finances a January DetoxPublished on 07 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,581 views)
Adrian Lowcock, Head of Personal Investing, Willis Owen offers seven tips for detoxing your finances this January |
Retail investors complain of lack of clarity from the investment management industryPublished on 04 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,569 views)
Retail investors complain of lack of clarity from the investment management industry |
Willis Owen shares the best and worst-performing sectors and funds in December 2018Published on 03 Jan 19 by Adrian Lowcock (1,526 views)
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Five financial gifts for children at ChristmasPublished on 17 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,538 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.” |
Willis Owen shares the best and worst-performing sectors and funds in 2018Published on 10 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,877 views)
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Willis Owen says ‘Brexit hysteria’ means UK equities are undervaluedPublished on 05 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,890 views)
Willis Owen believes concerns around Brexit mean that from a long-term perspective, UK equities are undervalued. |
One in five JISA accounts to top £40,000Published on 04 Dec 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,958 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. |
Japan and Emerging Market equities offer best value for 2019, says Willis OwenPublished on 30 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,575 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. |
Willis Owen shares three investment trusts on big discounts for Black FridayPublished on 23 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,549 views)
Real Estate has been one of the hardest hit following Westminster’s damning response to Theresa May’s Brexit agreement. |
The Santa Rally is unlikely to bring investors joy this yearPublished on 23 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,554 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. |
Black Friday – How to invest for the online retail revolutionPublished on 16 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,859 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. |
Nearly half of UK JISA investors are saving for higher educationPublished on 14 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,626 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. |
80% of JISA investors keep kids and young adults ‘in the dark’ over savingsPublished on 14 Nov 18 by Adrian Lowcock (2,879 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. |
Willis Owen provides reaction to the 2018 Budget and explains the impact for savers and investorsPublished on 29 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,537 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. |
Emerging Market sentiment ‘improving’ according to Willis Owen confidence surveyPublished on 23 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,855 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. |
Nearly one in five investors expect the UK stock market to fall by over 10% in the next six monthsPublished on 23 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,596 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%. |
Analysis shows absolute return funds only provide short-term defence against volatilityPublished on 12 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,490 views)
Recent volatility on global financial market may have spurred investors to consider taking refuge in absolute return funds. |
Best and worst-performing sectors and funds in September 2018Published on 01 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (2,166 views)
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7 Ways to celebrate Financial Planning WeekPublished on 01 Oct 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,630 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. |
Willis Owen shares Fund picks for Ethical investment weekPublished on 24 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (2,862 views)
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Truth of ‘Sell in May’ adage set to returnPublished on 14 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (2,084 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. |
S&P 500 hits longest bull-run in historyPublished on 14 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (3,122 views)
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10 Years after Lehman’sPublished on 12 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (3,097 views)
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Best and worst-performing sectors and funds in August 2018Published on 01 Sep 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,974 views)
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The Care ISA is an ill-thought-out ideaPublished on 21 Aug 18 by Adrian Lowcock (1,717 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 |