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How rapid returns can transform your portfolio

Using dividends and ETFs, investors can make short-term trades to boost returns while still respecting the conventions of investing. Here's how

Lessons from the world's greatest investors

We pick four famous names for our investing Mount Rushmore, combining their wisdom and expertise into tangible takeaways to boost your portfolio

Why we should pay more attention to share buybacks

They are an increasing source of investor returns, responsible for the shrinking London market, and, there are plenty more to come

Who will win the battle of the sports brands?

As athletes gather in Paris to compete for the ultimate prize, sportswear brands are pulling out all the stops to be at the top of their game. Michael Fahy and Christopher Akers find out who is most likely to go for gold

IC Top 50 ETFs 2024: the best ETFs to buy

Our 2024 list of the best low-cost building blocks for your portfolio

What investors can expect from Keir Starmer’s Labour

A new government with a five-year mandate raises the prospect of major changes to the way the nation is governed. IC reporters look at what happens next

Lessons from History: What Labour's last landslide meant for investors

Tony Blair's first term had big implications for personal finances: from Isas to reforming capital gains tax

The pros and cons of investing as a couple

Poor planning can break a relationship but merging finances is not a simple solution. Here are the best ways to make it work and the pitfalls to avoid

When corporate spin-offs work – and when they don't

Breaking up conglomerates is all the rage, but history tells us that such businesses have a patchy history of boosting shareholder value

The new gold and copper rush: the best ways to invest

Gold and copper have soared this year – how can you profit from the dash for miners?