Category: Investments

Below are five investment assets that others have won and lost fortunes on. When we say these assets are “far-out” we do not necessarily mean risky.

There was great excitement in the world of cryptocurrency with a decision being made on the first attempt to launch a Bitcoin Electronically Traded Fund.

Ever had an idea for an invention? Ever thought about getting a patent? We take a closer look at the new patent power for UAE expat investors and what it means.

We’re talking about “Open” and “Closed” investment. The “open” model offers higher flexibility but higher costs, and the “closed” model which offers less choice but lower costs (usually).

We’ve put together a list of the Top Five Investment Books. They’re mostly classics you can expect other people to know about.

Structured Notes have got a thoroughly bad name nowadays. Respected website Investopedia.com doesn’t mince words in branding them.

You have just bagged the biggest bonus of your career and are wondering where to splurge. Add a second car to your collection? Maybe grab that Rolex Yacht Master? Our advice is, none of them.

Oil and gold are two commodities that run our world. We take a closer look at the two commodities and their future outlook, finding an answer to the question: Is it the right time to invest?

There are numerous reasons why you should choose to invest in commodities. But what are commodities, and how do they compare with other asset classes and securities? We find out.

Firstly congratulations on making it to the million dollars mark. You can now begin your journey to becoming one of the 1,800 billionaires on earth today with some smart investing.

Whether you are looking at a simple bank account, a private pension arrangement, or a friend’s start-up company, investment decisions need to be based on a plan.

Bitcoin and Blockchain are two hot topics. Goldman Sachs says the Bitcoin's underlying technology – Blockchain. But what is Blockchain? And what has it to do with the cryptocurrency Bitcoin?

If you are living outside of the UK but hold British assets, you may be worried about the possible impact of Brexit on your investments. We look at how Brexit could affect your investments.

In the new world of pension freedom, anyone from the age of 55 has the flexibility to access their pension pots and offers the liberty to make their own choices about how they use their savings.

The US stock market, measured by the S&P500 index, has returned over 200% since its 666 "devil's low" in March 2009. Stocks in most other regions have done similarly well.

With a reputation of one of the most dynamic global financial centres, it is no wonder that the UAE, and particularly Dubai, offer plenty of investment opportunities.

On 24 February the British FTSE 100 index surpassed its 1999 high. Major indices in the US, including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, are also at all-time highs.