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Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser.

Investing principles

Tom Stevenson
Global

What does the coming commodities super cycle mean for investors?

Metals and oil are likely to come roaring back as inflation persists

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 22 Jul 2022

Maike Currie
Funds

How many funds should I hold?

Holding the right amount of funds in your portfolio

Maike Currie

Maike Currie Fidelity International - 16 Jun 2022

Becks Nunn
Global

How to survive a recession

Five ideas to make sure your investment portfolio is recession-proof

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 26 May 2022

Tom Stevenson
Investing ideas

How can I protect my portfolio from inflation?

Getting the right mix in a world of rising prices

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 05 Nov 2021

Maike Currie
Investing ideas

Diversifying your portfolio in a changing world

Why diversification matters now more than ever

Maike Currie

Maike Currie Fidelity International - 22 Oct 2021

Toby Sims
Funds

Select 50 UK funds in focus

Our favourite funds investing in the UK

Toby Sims

Toby Sims Fidelity International - 18 Oct 2021

Toby Sims
Capital preservation

Why are investors moving their money into cash?

Cash can be king when markets turn sour

Toby Sims

Toby Sims Fidelity International - 14 Oct 2021

Cherry Reynard
Sustainable & ESG investing

The growth of sustainable investment options

Can you really build a sustainable and diversified portfolio?

Cherry Reynard

Cherry Reynard Investment writer - 04 Oct 2021

Ed Monk
Podcast

What happened when I turned to gold?

In this podcast Fidelity’s Ed Monk discusses his recent efforts to diversify his investments including what he got right and what he got wrong.

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 29 Sep 2021

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