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ETF Analysis 15/08/2026

Has AMUNDI just launched the future of global equity ETFs?

Amundi launches the world's first GDP-weighted UCITS ETF instead of market-cap weighted. How it works, why now, and what it means if your portfolio is heavily exposed to the US.

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Historical Backtest 31/07/2026

Which portfolio could survive the 2000-2010 decade?

Two crashes in ten years โ€” the dot-com bubble and the global financial crisis. We compare four allocations, from 100% equities to 50/50 with cash, to see which would have actually held up and why the cash allocation made the difference.

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Historical Backtest 31/07/2026

Would rebalancing have helped the portfolio survive the 2000-2010 decade?

Not "how much" more to invest, but "when": what happens when fresh capital comes in right at the worst moments, thanks to disciplined rebalancing rather than a regular investment plan.

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Planning 15/07/2026

Who should prioritise investing their savings simply and independently, and why?

The gap between the State Pension and final income is widening for the young, inflation erodes those who don't invest, costs and "gut feeling" decisions erode those who invest poorly. Why young savers and families building retirement savings should start early, with method.

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Costs & Clarity 01/07/2026

How much do you save by investing on your own?

Active funds, discretionary management and investment bonds: the hidden costs of bank/advised products against a passive ETF, with a 30-year numerical example.

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