The New Investor

In this section we highlight the characteristics of equities as an asset class, their long term attraction, and the first steps which should be considered when constructing a portfolio of shares.

Interpreting the Signs

Whether you pick and choose your own investments or leave that to us, it pays to understand what is happening in the market place.
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Growth in Share Ownership

In the United States, where people traditionally have a greater appetite for risk-taking than we do here in Europe, share ownership is firmly rooted in the financial culture.
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The Attraction of Equities

The principal components of an investment portfolio are equities, bonds, property and deposits.
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Investing in Equities - The First Steps

Before you start to build your portfolio, you should first clearly determine your investment objectives.
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The Asset Classes Explained

In its simplest form, an investment portfolio represents the assets which an individual owns and is generally divided into four key classes: cash, shares, bonds and property.
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Ten Tenets for Successful Investing

Many investors foolishly start investing before understanding their own financial objectives.
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Tax - The Implications

There are a number of tax consequences associated with owning shares for Irish residents.
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Guidance for Online Trading

Although the Internet and the proliferation of online stockbroking services represent a relatively new phenomenon for many Irish investors, such services have been a feature of US markets for a number of years and have become increasingly popular in the UK and Europe.
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Questions and Answers for the New Investor

What are Share certificates?
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