Many new investors think buying a share before the ex-dividend date is an easy way to earn free money. In reality, the share price usually falls by around the value of the dividend. This guide explains why that happens and what every investor should know.
I recently invested in Primary Health Properties (PHP) and Glencore (GLEN). In this portfolio update, I explain why I chose these two very different UK companies and what I hope they will bring to my long-term investment strategy.
Share buybacks are often greeted as good news by investors, but what do they really achieve? This guide explains how buybacks work, why banks like Lloyds use them, and why the real question isn’t how many shares are repurchased—but whether management is allocating shareholders’ capital wisely.