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Getting started
Dividend investing – the basics and jargon bustingLots of investors actively seek out stocks that pay dividends, sometimes as part of such an income investing strategy. In theory, the value of these stocks can appreciate over time while also providing investors with a regular cash payment.
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Dogs of the DowWhile many investors have built very successful careers as day traders​, history has shown it is entirely possible to deliver solid returns using very simple strategies. Let’s take a look at one of the simplest of all – the Dogs of the Dow.
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Can ethical investing be profitable?It goes by many names – ethical investing, sustainable investing, socially responsible investing, ESG investing. But how exactly does it work? And does it mean sacrificing returns? Let’s look a little deeper. 
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