Investing

  • Mar192020
    Copper mining and copper extraction: Copper mug placed on a wooden bench

    Copper mining and the copper extraction process explained

    If you are thinking of investing in copper, this article explains copper mining and the copper extraction process: how copper…

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  • Mar132020
    Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): Aerial view of steps leading down to a swimming pool

    Investment products: What are Exchange-Traded Products? 

    An Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) is the term used to describe three different investment products:   Exchange-Traded Funds;  Exchange-Traded Commodities and;  Exchange-Traded Notes. …

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  • Mar042020
    Investing in oil: Isolated petrol station pictured against a snow capped mountain in the background

    A quick guide to investing in oil and gas

    If you are thinking of investing in oil and gas or an AIM listed oil and gas company, this article…

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  • Feb252020
    Directional drilling and Offshore drilling: Chevron petrol fuel pump

    Investing in oil: Offshore drilling and directional drilling explained 

    If you are thinking of investing in the oil and gas industry, this article aims to give you some background…

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  • Feb232020
    Uses of oil: Empty, abandoned gas station surrounded by trees

    Investing in oil: The main uses of oil in a modern economy

    If you are thinking of investing in oil, this article aims to give you some background information before making an…

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  • Feb212020
    Pension schemes: A woman holding up a calendar with the page stating 1st January

    Retirement planning: The different types of pension schemes 

    When you think about retirement planning, there is probably a lot of confusion around the many types of pension schemes…

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  • Feb172020
    Oil and gas industry: Petrol station, cafe and motel out in the desert

    Investing in oil: An overview of the oil and gas industry

    If you are thinking of investing in the oil and gas industry, this article aims to give you some background…

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  • Feb142020
    What is crude oil: A vintage measuring device manufactured by Honeywell

    Investing in oil: What is crude oil? 

    If you are thinking of investing in oil, this article aims to give you some background information before making an…

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  • Feb112020
    Investor types:A measuring ruler set against a yellow background

    Investor types: Retail investors versus Institutional investors 

    The financial services authorities draw a careful distinction between investor types. This is done to determine who is eligible for…

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  • Feb102020
    Retirement planning: An empty yellow bench leaning against a red brick wall with a bunch of messages and cards hanging from it

    Where can you go for advice on retirement planning? 

    The government has recognised that while pension freedom has introduced greater flexibility around retirement planning options, it has also brought…

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