Investing, simply explained
Everything begins with understanding what you want to achieve financially. That could mean working towards a specific milestone or setting something aside to support your loved ones. Once we understand your goals, our specialist advisers can recommend investment products that align with your goals, taking into account:
- your capacity to contribute regularly
- any lump sum investments you’re considering
- your comfort level with risk and market changes
- the time frame you’re looking to invest over.
It’s important to remember that investing involves risk – your money can go down as well as up in value. So, you could get back less than you paid in.
We follow core investment principles
Understanding how much risk you’re comfortable with
Investing always involves some level of risk. You take on that risk with the hope your money will grow over time – but it’s also possible to get back less than you initially put in. We’ll help you understand your personal risk tolerance and how that fits with your financial goals, so your investment choices feel right for you.
Diversify to reduce risk
One way to help manage investment risk is by spreading it across different types of assets, like shares, bonds and property. This approach, known as diversification, is about avoiding reliance on a single investment type. Since different assets will have varying performance over time, diversification can help reduce the impact of market ups and downs – especially when you invest for the long term. Keep in mind – the value of your investments can fall as well as rise, meaning you might get back less than you invested.
Our role is simple – we invest your money in specialist funds across several investment managers. The funds aim to achieve returns in line with clear risk guidelines. By investing in this way, we can deliver a well-diversified range of investments to match your attitude to risk.
Independent advice
Our advisers can guide you on how best to allocate your funds and we’ll regularly check your circumstances and plans during your financial reviews or if your situation changes. Our aim is to keep your investments aligned with your long-term objectives. We’ll also show you how to make the most of tax-efficient options – like investing through an ISA – so more of your money stays working for you. You’ll have confidence knowing there’s a team looking out for your financial wellbeing.
It’s important to remember that taxation rules are subject to change. The impact of tax and any tax relief depends on your circumstances, including where you live.