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Happy Easter

By Holly Mackay, Founder & CEO

28 Mar, 2024

Markets around the world are in buoyant spirits as we smell lower interest rates and a (hopefully) soft landing ahead. The uncool FTSE 100, which has lagged its US cousin for so long, also has spring in its step.

Last week’s blog had my blockbuster end of the tax year tips for anyone still to have a rummage through the filing cabinet and who is planning to do so this weekend.

And a reminder that our ISA and Pension comparison tables, or indeed our more filtered 2024 Best Buy awards will help you make the right choice whatever your immediate saving or investment priority.

I’ll highlight a few pieces of interest for those reading up this weekend, or wondering how to position things in the months ahead.

Healthcare stocks make so much sense on paper, but have been a bit lacklustre of late. Will the double whammy of lower valuations and the impact of AI drive returns here in 2024? We talked to Polar Capital for their take on the healthcare sector. If you’re wondering how future lower interest rates in the States might affect your investments, Schroders’ Head of Strategic Research shares his views.

Finally, for those who find all this a bit overwhelming and want to start but don’t quite know where or how, the low-cost ‘ETF’ (Exchange Traded Fund, which you can buy online in an ISA easily enough) could be your friend. This piece highlights three things you need to know to get started with an ISA, and shows how Lloyds’ ‘ETF Quicklist’ can get you going with picks to map to your preferences, from Japan to semiconductors, and gold to the US.

Have a wonderful Easter everyone. May the bunny bring you and your families health, happiness and maybe even some sun?!

Holly

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How ISAs help you invest without worrying about tax

Tax on your investments can be quite hefty and eat away at your profit, so it’s well worth understanding how it works and the different ways you can invest tax-efficiently.

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