Nutmeg and JPMorgan launch new Smart Alpha investment portfolio range with ESG integration

Nutmeg joins forces with investing giant JPMorgan to offer users ‘smart’ ethical tracker fund range New partnership between robo-adviser Nutmeg and JPM Asset Management The Smart Alpha range will be run by JPMorgan’s multi-asset solutions team and each portfolio will hold between 10 and 14 exchange traded funds Management fees will range between 0.45 per … Read more

A shot in arm for your portfolio: Invest in Big Pharma

The breakthrough on the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech this week has cheered the nation – and the markets.  Although the feats of Big Pharma sparked a dramatic change in mood, shares in the sector did not soar.  This may seem strange because, for the first time in months, science was about to set … Read more

Zendaya arrives in Atlanta on a private jet carrying a portfolio ahead of Spider-Man sequel shoot

She’s played Peter Parker’s love interest in two films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far.  And Zendaya arrived in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, looking happy and ready to begin production on the third installment of the latest Spider-Man film franchise, when she disembarked from a private jet. The Greatest Showman star, 24, wore a dark … Read more

Trusts could boost your portfolio: Back Buffett and The Beatles

A number of investment trusts have come to the market in recent weeks. These include the successful launch of Home, which will invest in homeless accommodation, mentioned here earlier this month. It is to be followed by other launches, including the Buffettology Smaller Companies Trust – inspired by the investing philosophy of star US fund manager … Read more

Eastern promise: China’s love of luxury could spice up your portfolio 

If you want a guide to the latest trends in China’s stock market, the must-have items for stylish and moneyed young women provide some of the best clues. Chinese fashionistas are luxe-brand enthusiasts who still love Louis Vuitton bags. They also favour trainers from Li-Ning, the upmarket Chinese sportswear line founded by the Olympic gymnast … Read more

Ed Sheeran’s property portfolio ‘is now worth £61m after he snapped up new homes during lockdown’

Ed Sheeran’s property portfolio is now said to be worth £61million, after the singer reportedly purchased new homes during lockdown. The 29-year-old musician, who is estimated to be worth north of £200million, has added boosted his portfolio by £4.5million after making the cash purchases, according to The Sun. Chart-topping superstar Ed reportedly filed documents of … Read more

Should you trust a computer algorithm to run your portfolio?

Computer-generated results have not received a good press in recent weeks, particularly with the A-level results debacle. So it is no surprise that some investors are questioning whether they should be willing to trust a computer with managing their hard-earned cash?  Applying algorithms – or predefined sets of rules – to stock market data in … Read more

Learn lessons from those losses: It’s time to reassess your portfolio

Investors have had a bumpy ride since markets suffered eye-watering losses in March. But while savers may find their investments bruised, experts say now is not the time to panic and warn against making rash decisions. Laura Suter, personal finance analyst with investment platform AJ Bell, says savers should instead take their time to assess … Read more

Power Portfolio note: This is Money’s service is being updated

Important Power Portfolio note: This is Money’s service is being updated this weekend and will remain unique and FREE but will be unavailable briefly Still the best place online to track your shares AND funds for free Monitor the performance of your actual investments or try it out for fun  It will be offline for … Read more

Don’t let emotion wreck your portfolio: Be a MINDful money-maker

Forget for a moment, if you possibly can, recent memories of horrible dividend cuts and nasty stock market corrections – stark features of the investment year to date.  Instead, if you are investing in the stock market, try to focus on the long term. If you can do that, you stand a much greater chance … Read more