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Dividends vs growth: It's a balancing act
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 03/03/2013
» Are equity investors approaching a bubble scenario in terms of yields? The flight to dividend-paying shares over the last few years has pushed underlying stock values to the point where a correction could result in a sharp reduction of capital values of income-producing shares.
Ground rent-an attractive alternative investment
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 25/11/2012
» The feedback from my two articles on alternative investments was surprisingly enthusiastic. This tells me that investors are actively looking for higher-yielding investment options during the current low fixed-income environment.
Alternative ideas for more adventurous investors
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 28/10/2012
» If you have an offshore personal portfolio bond (OPPB), most of these options are available to you within your current structure. If you have an existing trust, the good news is that these assets can be placed within the OPPB without your having to make fresh investments outside the trust.
Offshore bonds complex but rewarding
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 01/07/2012
» Last week we talked about offshore personal portfolio bonds (OPPBs) and how they assist with currency management. Since then a number of readers have enquired about the uses of OPPBs and how they may benefit from such an account. There is obviously a lot of confusion out there.
Keeping a level head during uncertain times
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 29/04/2012
» The financial crisis threw out many commonly adopted investment realities. Short-term certainty and long-term predictability seem to have evaporated. Common sense in investing is now the name of the game, and diversity is essential.
Comfortable pension or complete nightmare?
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 18/03/2012
» Continuing our look at your financial journey through life, let's look at how to to use your wealth to your best advantage when you get older and finally decide to retire.
Give property a home in your portfolio
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 19/02/2012
» To achieve and maintain a successful financial plan, it is essential that you continue to diversify your asset classes throughout your lifetime. One of the most common and favourable ways to do this is by entering the property.