Financially Protecting Your Family Dreams
We all have dreams and plans for ourselves and our loved ones. It may be as simple as going on a trip to Europe, or paying off your family home. We want to believe we are working towards a goal, having somewhere to head to, dream of and believe in is important. But, are your […]
Play Money Vs. Essential Spending
The type of money you have determines the best way to invest it. Money earned is a precious commodity. There are various ways people choose to spend their money, here we prioritize spending behaviors and explore what investment strategies might be appropriate for you. Essential Spending This would include your mortgage (or rent), food and […]
An Investment Strategy To Increase Returns Whilst Reducing Risk
Many investors missed an opportunity in March to use a simple investment strategy. The strategy increases investment returns and reduces risk over time. While most investors followed the media closely as markets declined and fretted over whether to reduce their stock holdings, those who followed the strategy were less anxious, and their portfolios fared well. […]
Why Do Regular Savers Love A Good Market Crash Every Now And Then?
Most people would find the title of this article a little daft. Why would regular savers want investments to go down? If the graph below represented the performance of an investment, which would you choose to invest into regularly? Most people would say A. You should have chosen ‘C’ Would it surprise you to know […]
100% Capital Protection: Myth Or Real?
100% Capital Protection has got to be the most requested type of investment we at NEBA Financial Solutions get asked about. But is 100% Capital Protection, with a High Guaranteed Coupon really possible? I think I have seen it all when it comes to daft Capital Protection products (both Funds and Structured Notes). That being […]
3 Things You Should Know About Asset Allocation
With thousands of stocks, bonds and mutual funds to choose from, picking the right investments can confuse even the most experienced investor. But if you don’t do it correctly, you can undermine your ability to build wealth and a nest egg for retirement. Instead of stock picking, you should start by deciding what mix of […]
What Are UCITS Funds?
Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) is a regulatory framework of the European Commission that creates a harmonized regime throughout Europe for the management and promotion of mutual funds. The UCITS passport enables managers or promoters to launch a single EEA fund solution rather than having to establish the same fund on […]
Why The First $1 Million Is The Hardest
While it may be a phrase repeated in jest by people who think building even $1 million in wealth is unthinkable or impossible, there are actually a lot of interesting reasons that this saying is true. Moreover, the more people understand about the difficulties that go into building the first $1 million, the better their […]
Active Vs Passive Investing: What Might Be Right For You?
There are two broad approaches to investing: Active and Passive. Both aim to make money, but how do they differ? Active investors research and follow companies closely, and buy and sell stocks based on their view of the future. This is a typical approach for professionals or those who can devote a lot of time […]
The Guide To A Good Investment
What You Should Do: Only deal with intermediaries who are licensed and regulated within the jurisdiction where advice is given. Ensure all documentation is clear and explained in detail prior to signing any form of agreement. Always insist on copies of all signed and related paperwork, including application documents, terms of business, clarification of charges, […]