Personal Banking Premier Business Wealth Management Corporate Log In Search Menu Investments Expert views and the latest news Expert investments insights to help you preserve and grow your wealth to reach your financial objectives. Latest articles What do we mean by ‘green’? The transition to a ‘greener’ economy We explore what green investing can mean and consider what governments, investors, and companies are doing to cut emissions and help the transition to a ‘greener’ economy. Sustainability Are mortgage rates getting ready to rise? With energy, petrol, food and even toy prices all beginning to soar this year, every household budget is feeling the pinch. Mortgage rates The value of investments can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you originally invested. Tax rules can change in future. Their effects on you will depend on your individual circumstances. More articles Learning to coexist with the pandemic Can we afford to be optimistic for 2021? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about recent market performance and what to expect from the last quarter of the year. Learning to coexist with the pandemic Are UK property prices at their peak? Now that tax reductions are tapering off, will the expected drop in demand mean prices will finally start to fall in the run up to Christmas? UK property prices Will inflation and stock prices put off investors? Is now still a good time to buy? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about what we have seen in the first half of the year and what the rest of the year may offer investors. Inflation and stock prices Is the UK property market about to choke? As prices continue to soar, why aren't sellers selling? With nowhere to move to, many sellers have decided against selling up. However, for those prepared to cash in on rising prices, the future is uncertain. UK property When should we expect the all-clear? Is the UK’s recovery on track? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about the latest market movements, future inflation expectations, and what to expect from the second half of the year. Is UK recovery on track? Will rising property prices curtail demand? Transactions remain above pre-coronavirus levels As property prices continue their inexorable rise, can supply keep pace with demand, and what impact, if any, will the end of the stamp duty holiday have? UK Property Pandemic drives prime property price surge Research highlights ‘hot’ property market While the pandemic has certainly caused widespread disruption to businesses across the UK, it has proved something of a boon for some parts of the UK property market. UK Property Sell in May and go away? Is it wisdom or whimsy that’s behind the adage? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about the latest interest rate and inflation expectations, and whether investors should stick to the old adage to ‘sell in May and go away’. Sell in May and go away? Can stock markets continue to rise? Is the optimism about global growth justified? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about the first quarter of the year and what might lie ahead. Stock market rises Go (south) west City dwellers want to relocate to the south west after lockdown We explore why so many people appear to be moving away from urban areas to rural communities and what impact this may have on UK property prices. UK Property Too much of a good thing? Is the US stimulus a boon or bust? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about market developments in February and what to expect from the month ahead. Too much of a good thing? What makes a good fund? Ten factors to consider We look at ten factors you should consider when choosing a fund. Choosing a fund Understand risk, and ourselves What does investment risk mean to you? We explore what is meant, and understood, by the concepts of risk and market volatility when it comes to investing. Investment risk Fund selection in the time of coronavirus Do you actually need to meet a manager? Would you entrust your hard-earned savings, or those of your clients, to someone you had never met? Surely you have to meet them first – after all, we all hope we are good judges of character. Fund selection Asset Allocation How we build investment portfolios for clients Asset Allocation is the mix of assets that an investment portfolio will hold. Asset Allocation 2021 – a new normal? How has 2020 prepared us for the year ahead? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about a most unusual 12 months and what we can expect from the year ahead. 2021 – a new normal? Market update Our report on what’s happening in the UK and beyond We examine market movements as the Brexit transition period comes to an end. Market Update Vaccine and Brexit breakthroughs? What the recent market rally really means Our Chief Investment Officer talks about the US election result, a potential coronavirus vaccine, and the latest on Brexit. Vaccine and Brexit breakthroughs? Is your money in safe hands? How we’re keeping pace with disruptors to help safeguard portfolios We examine the impact that an increase in regulation and the emergence of competition from passive investing has had on the markets. Is your money in safe hands? Charity investment What we’ve learned from the pandemic Robin Reynolds, Head of Charities at Barclays Wealth Management, looks at some important considerations for charity investment during the global pandemic. The Lessons of the Pandemic Consumption to the rescue… so far How long will the market rally last? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about the recent rally in stock markets and the latest changes in portfolio positioning. Consumption to the rescue Coronavirus challenges The Fund Managers working from the kitchen table during the lockdown Find out how Barclays’ Fund Managers have continued to manage investors’ money during one of the most fraught periods of market volatility in history. Lockdown challenges An unprecedented policy response What are the long-term effects of this pandemic? Our Chief Investment Officer talks about the long-term effects of the pandemic and the latest changes in portfolio positioning. Unprecedented policy response Disentangling stock market moves What investors need to know The March sell-off was driven by both effects – lower growth expectations, and elevated investor risk aversion. Disentangling stock market moves The worst British recession ever? The contraction described by incoming statistics in the UK and wider world these last few weeks has few, if any, peers. The bald statistics are certainly staggering. British recession Sustainable Investing Can your investments help to build a better tomorrow? Sustainable investing is an expanding area which is becoming increasingly popular with many investors. Here, we consider what impact investing is, dispel a few common myths, and discuss sustainable investing products. Sustainable investing Dialling down the risk How can markets keep staying so positive? Our Chief Investment Officer discusses the rising markets in the face of mounting geopolitical tensions and global crises. Dialling down the risk How to invest Selecting the people to manage your money We recap the key components in our approach to managing our clients’ money. How to invest Oil price drop A boon for buyers? Our Chief Investment Officer discusses the historic drop in oil price and what signal this sends to investors. A boon for buyers? The impact of investing How can investors actively invest for good? Interest in making a positive societal and environmental impact is starting to be reflected in growing investor appetite for investment strategies that can help. The impact of investing Coronavirus – the latest Our experts share their thoughts A global pandemic looks to be about to end the longest US expansion in well over a century, with a global recession now expected by many. Difficult times lie ahead for the world. Coronavirus – the latest Buying when others are selling Has investor pessimism gone too far? While markets have suffered greatly during the global lockdown, we believe investor pessimism has gone too far and have redeployed cash to seek out new investment opportunities. Our Chief Investment Officer discusses the continuing impact of the coronavirus and recent changes in portfolio positioning. Buying when others are selling Will the virus outbreak lead to a global recession? The impact is beginning to be felt around the world The risks of a recession have increased, as more consumers elect to stay at home and restaurants, pubs, and factories shut up shop. Our Chief Investment Officer discusses the likelihood of a global recession as the world braces for the impact of coronavirus. Possible global recession? UK Budget 2020 Large spending boost The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, made his Budget speech to the House of Commons, on Wednesday 11 March. In the summary below, our investment team reflects on the likely economic impact of the Budget announcement. UK Budget 2020 Coronavirus and markets Is recovery in sight for flu-hit markets? With the coronavirus dominating the newsflow, how worried should investors be as markets begin to feel the strain from the effects of the viral outbreak? Recovery for flu-hit markets? Impact Investing past, present and future Where has this trend been and where might it be going? Concern about the outlook for the world’s fragile environment is starting to be reflected in growing investor appetite for investment strategies that can help. Impact Investing Investment Outlook 2020 Our investment themes for the year Our Investment Outlook videos feature commentaries from members of our senior investment team on the global investment outlook for 2020 Investment Outlook 2020 A lot of noise Tune out the clamour and staying focused on investments Our Chief Investment Officer talks about market performance, impeachment proceedings in the US, the continuing US-China trade war, Brexit uncertainty, and the upcoming general election in the UK. Tuning out the noise The value of investments can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you originally invested. Tax rules can change in future. Their effects on you will depend on your individual circumstances. All 2020 investment articles All 2019 investment articles All 2018 investment articles Ready to talk? 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