Image source: Getty Images The idea of becoming a stock market millionaire appeals to a lot of people. But it need not just be a pipe dream. With the right approach and timeframe, I think even a stock market newcomer of fairly modest means can aim for a million. Time and money Whether that happens will depend on three factors: how much they invest, for how long, and what the return on it is. Here, I will discuss return in terms of the compound annual growth rate (CAGR). That is the average annual return over a set period from dividends…
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China’s largest city that has been a trailblazer in carbon finance will later this month sell up to 500,000 regional carbon allowances on an … Source link
Image source: Getty Images Investing money in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and investment trusts can be a great way to target long-term wealth. With these products, SIPP investors can target enormous returns while also diversifying their capital to reduce risk. Here are a couple of top funds and trusts I think warrant close attention this month. BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Investors seem to be shifting from US equities into UK shares in growing numbers, prompted by the turbulent political backdrop in Washington and concerns over elevated stock valuations. But rather than only investing in the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250, one…
Wise, the global tech company known for its cross-border money transfer platform, has joined forces with carbon removal specialist Opna in a bid to support climate resilience in some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions. The partnership includes a £500,000 (~$677,120) investment in high-impact carbon removal initiatives across key markets in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific.This move is a major step in Wise’s ongoing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, which emphasizes long-term, measurable, and socially meaningful climate action. “CDR is growing rapidly in APAC,” Alvin Lee, Puro. | RSS.comThe funds will support a curated mix of nature-based and hybrid carbon…
Image source: Getty Images Resilient demand that doesn’t typically fluctuate much can make defensive stocks attractive investments. The trouble is, they don’t usually have the most exciting growth prospects. A few companies, however, are able to expand by buying other businesses. And when this goes well, investors can benefit from long-term growth prospects as well as steady cash flows. Compass Group FTSE 100 catering firm Compass Group (LSE:CPG) is a good example. Everybody needs to eat and it seems unlikely that stadiums, offices, and hospitals are going to want to start bringing this in-house. Catering is a labour-intensive industry. That…
Carbon offsets from overseas are mired in controversy, but this appears to be presenting an opportunity for UK woodland and soil sequestration projects as buyers seek integrity and transparency, David Burrows reports. Source link
Image source: Getty Images I hold around 20 UK stocks in my self-invested personal pension (SIPP), but three stand head and shoulders above the rest. Coincidentally, I bought all three in November 2023, and they’ve all hit the magic 100% mark in the Gain/Loss column of my online SIPP. What a month that was! This is brilliant and I love ‘em but it does leave me facing a problem. They’ve all failed to kick on since hitting that milestone. A secondary issue is that one of them is now worth almost 9% of my entire SIPP, so I’m heavily exposed…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250 has been making some headway recently, helped by improving investor sentiment and a slightly brighter economic outlook for the UK. While the FTSE 100 grabs most of the headlines, the mid-cap index often harbours hidden opportunities with better growth prospects, especially for value investors who care to look closer. One that caught my attention recently is Kier Group (LSE: KIE), a relatively small (£760m) business that recently rejoined the FTSE 250. The construction and infrastructure firm has had a tough few years, but there are signs it might finally be turning the corner.…
Image source: Getty Images Investing in stocks that offer growth at a reasonable price (GARP) can be a very successful strategy. This strategy – which has elements of both growth investing and value investing – was made famous by legendary fund manager Peter Lynch, who generated huge returns for his investors back in the 1980s. One stock that appears to offer growth at a reasonable price today is software powerhouse Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). Here’s a look at the investment case, and why I just bought more of it for my portfolio. Salesforce has AI agents Salesforce is the global market…
On May 22, the China Pavilion of the Osaka World Expo in Japan hosted the “Suzhou Day” event. As the only Chinese corporate representative on that day, Jiangsu Suzhou Power Supply Company demonstrated the sustainable development innovation practice project on site – decoding Suzhou’s green approach to carbon neutrality and inclusive services.During the “Suzhou Day” event, the Suzhou Power Supply Company talked about the exploration of State Grid Corporation of China in serving the “dual carbon” goals and demonstrated Suzhou’s innovative practices in the green and low-carbon fields. The project on display at the event, through continuous upgrade based on…