Reducing unnecessary risk
INVESTMENTS
You need to decide how much risk you’re willing to take when you invest. This will largely depend on your financial goals, how prepared you are to accept losses, and how soon you need your money. In this section, we'll help you understand how to manage risk when investing.
The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you could get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice.
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The power of diversification
Learn how growing your money and managing risk can go hand-in-hand to protect you and your money in times of uncertainty.
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Diversifying your investments - why does it matter?
You might have heard the expression, ‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket’, a million times. But following this advice can help your investments work better for you.
How many funds should you hold in your portfolio?
It’s important to make sure that your portfolio is well-diversified, but holding too many funds means there’s a risk some may overlap.
How much cash should investors hold?
We look at some of the reasons why investors might keep a cash holding in their portfolio.
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