timing the market

Four financial advisers share the most common mistakes they see that are costing investors their long-term wealth.

Traders believe they can foresee short-term price movements. They’ve been fooled by randomness. That’s why they lose – and investors win.

In this wide-ranging interview, Marcus Padley says timing the market isn’t just possible – it’s essential if you want to sleep well.

We test what a poor April means for "Sell in May and go away" and investigate when to buy back if you follow the oldest saying in markets.

Firstly, this piece falls into the ‘this seems impossible’ category. Just warning you before you dismiss the data or start throwing insults at the author. Secondly,...