John's money ideas

Some stock market thoughts on how I'm trying to stay solvent.


  • October 2023

    October 2023

    October was not a brilliant month for the portfolio, there was a loss. However it did outperform most of the main world indices, so a little silver lining to a dark cloud. Continue reading

  • September 2023

    September 2023

    September showed a small portfolio gain, plus up over the last 6 months. Also beating the All World Index over the 6 month period. Continue reading

  • August 2023

    August 2023

    A negative investing month, but is it glass half empty or glass half full? Continue reading

  • July 2023

    July 2023

    Small portfolio growth in July with one trade. Continue reading

  • June 2023

    June 2023

    June, a month of a small gain in the portfolio, though under-performing compared to the FTSE All World Index. Three funds rotated out. Continue reading

  • May 2023

    May 2023

    A fall in the portfolio, but that’s what happens at times. The month also included two funds being replaced, and a few thoughts on when to sell. Continue reading

  • April 2023.

    April 2023.

    First month of this portfolio with a small gain, slightly out performing my benchmark FTSE All World Index. A start I’m happy enough with. Continue reading

  • Some Investment plans.

    Some Investment plans.

    It’s the start of a new tax year so I’m going to track a virtual portfolio, though based on the transactions carried out on my pension fund. Continue reading