Image source: Getty Images. Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK) rose to prominence during the pandemic bull market of 2020 to 2021. At the time, disruptive growth stocks were on fire and this exchange-traded fund (ETF) benefitted in a big way, delivering huge returns for investors. Can I buy the product for my Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP today? Let’s take a look. The UK version of ARK There is a version of this ETF that’s available to UK investors today. Launched on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in April last year, it’s called the ARK Innovation UCITS ETF…
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Image source: Getty Images Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares have had a storming run and some investors might be wondering how long it can last. They’re up 42% over the last year and 140% over five years. That’s an impressive recovery by any measure. But this isn’t just a growth story. There’s income up for grabs, with the trailing dividend yield sitting at 4.1%. In February, the board also announced a fresh £1.7bn share buyback. The FTSE 100 banking sector is back in favour generally, and long-term investors are finally seeing the rewards after years of post-financial-crisis disarray. FTSE 100 comeback I wasn’t looking…
Image source: Getty Images The stock market can be a great place for investors looking for passive income. But some are more attractive than others and sometimes the best opportunities aren’t in the most obvious names. In my view, it’s a good idea to try and keep an eye on a range of companies from different industries and geographies. And there are a couple on my watchlist that look attractive at the moment. Chord Energy Shares in Chord Energy (NASDAQ:CHRD) currently come with a dividend yield above 6%. That’s quite attractive, but this is only part of the story. In…
“I think, therefore I am.” —René Descartes Investing isn’t a test of who’s right; it’s a test of who updates best. In that scenario, success doesn’t go to those with perfect predictions, it goes to those who adapt their views as the world changes. In markets shaped by noise, bias, and incomplete information, the edge belongs not to the boldest but to the most calibrated. In a world of uncertainty and shifting narratives, this post proposes a new mental model for investing: Bayesian edge investing (BEI) — a dynamic framework that replaces static rationality with probabilistic reasoning, belief-calibrated confidence, and…
There could be shifts to mortgage rates this summer, experts say, but multiple factors could have an impact. Getty Images/iStockphoto While inflation has declined from its recent peak, today’s inflation rate is still higher than the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, leaving the Fed to maintain its careful approach to the rate environment. Mortgage rates, in turn, have hovered in the high 6% range, keeping many prospective homebuyers out of the market.So, as we head into summer, the big question is: Will the mortgage rate climate change? Economic reports on inflation, employment and consumer spending will help determine whether borrowing costs…
Image source: Getty Images Dividend shares are dividend shares and growth stocks are growth stocks, and never the twain shall meet. But when they do, investors are in for a treat. Especially when those dividend shares offer ultra-high yields as well. Like these two FTSE 100 stocks currently do. British American Tobacco is on fire I was impressed to see that British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS) shares had jumped 50% in the last year. Isn’t the cigarette maker supposed to be in a declining industry? One that is slowly being regulated out of existence? If so, nobody told the British American Tobacco share price. The…
Image source: Getty Images Investing in stocks and shares through an ISA offers a powerful route to long-term wealth creation. For an investor aiming to transform a £20,000 ISA into a £1m portfolio, the most important factors are time, consistent contributions, and the power of compounding. Compounding is key Compounding occurs when investment returns are reinvested, allowing gains to generate further returns. For instance, if an investor achieves an average annual return of 10%, a £20,000 investment could potentially grow to £1m in about 38 years without any additional contributions. While this is a lengthy period, starting early allows compounding…
Opinion by John W.H. Denton AO – Jose Vinals – Shinta Kamdani (new york)Monday, June 16, 2025Inter Press ServiceNEW YORK, Jun 16 (IPS) – Geopolitical tensions – from deepening rivalries between major powers to regional conflicts – have placed acute pressure on the international development agenda. Development assistance from major funders has been on the decline. The world is becoming more unpredictable.The following piece explores the urgent need to mobilize private capital in support of sustainable development – particularly in advance of the upcoming Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), taking place in Sevilla, Spain from June 30 to…
Image source: Getty Images The Metro Bank (LSE:MTRO) share price jumped 14% in the first few hours of trading today (16 June) following weekend newspaper reports that it could be a takeover target. However, this is just a rumour. The City is full of speculation that often turns out to be just that. Nothing’s certain until either party makes a formal announcement to the stock market. In my opinion, it’s never a good idea to buy a stock on the basis of gossip. If talk of a bid proves to be unfounded, the share price could fall as quickly as…
Partnership demonstrates scale of demand for VCM’s high integrity voluntary carbon market and Enowa’s commitment to compensate for unavoidable emissions Agreement also reflects Enowa’s ambitious decarbonization strategy, which includes developing a 100% net renewable-based energy system at NEOM (TBC, Riyadh) – The Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM), a carbon credit company established by PIF and Saudi Tadawul Group, and Enowa, the energy and water subsidiary of NEOM, have announced a long-term agreement to facilitate the delivery of approximately 30 million tonnes of carbon credits within this decade. The scale and duration of the agreement marks a significant milestone in VCM’s…