Investment guides

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Whether it's Spanish bond yields hitting 6%, Greece's creditors taking a serious haircut on their debts, France being downgraded - the eurozone crisis has hogged the financial headlines for the past year.

  • One way to minimise the impact of volatility on your portfolio is by investing small, regular amounts, smoothing out the peaks and troughs of the market in the process. Cherry Reynard asks if this...

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    Francis Klonowski, principal of Klonowski & Co in Leeds, weighs up the pros and cons for a reader who has invested in premium bonds.

  • With gold prices hitting all-time highs and investors seeking alternatives to the volatile markets, commodities are in focus as much as ever. Cathy Adams looks at how you can gain exposure for...

  • Pound notes

    Let me put my cards on the table straightaway. I am a big fan of unit trusts and open-ended investment companies (OEICs). I always have been and always will be, essentially because I can think of...

  • Invest question

    Are you looking for a little extra cash each month? If so, here are some investment options.

  • currencies at crossroads

    Making long-term predictions in the currency markets is tough to predict, so we enlist the views of industry experts on how they think the main currencies will fare in 2011.

  • Dividends

    The European investment sector has seen the fastest dividend growth over the past five years, according to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

  • Horse racing

    Is investing just gambling in disguise? We pitted professional gambler and notorious journalist James Hipwell against the best the market could offer over a single month. Who will win?

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    Many worrying economic scenarios are unfolding around the world, making it hard to pick out the best regions for investment. Heather Connon asks the experts.

  • investing

    The investment map is changing and even the experts are unsure where opportunities lie. Here, we help you find your way.