In this post, we'll look at how medium to low risk investors can choose the percentage of their portfolio they use to aim for growth, so they can create the best SIPP portfolio for them.

Yesterday's market action was neutral.

The market continued heading south. The Nasdaq Composite shed a further 1.2% and volume was heavy across the board due to options expiration.

Yesterday's market action was negative.

The Nasdaq Composite plummeted 2.1% in heavy volume signaling institutional selling.

In some of our recent posts we've looked at investment risk in detail and explored the idea of diversification. In challenging times, these are key concepts for all investors to grasp and use to their advantage.

In this post we'll look at the main ways to both save and invest, along with an assessment of the risk involved with each.

Yesterday's market action was negative.

The market continued its downward trajectory, helping the Nasdaq Composite to lose a further 0.7%. With volume coming in on the heavy side it signalled institutional selling.

Yesterday's market action was negative.

The Nasdaq bearishly reversed giving back earlier session gains, ending the day with a 0.3% loss in above average volume. It also broke through its first key support level of 2900.

India outperformed but global materials and Russia underperformed.

With stock markets fluctuating every week, individual investors clearly need a safety net. Through diversification, they can manage their exposure to risk and help prevent their entire portfolio from losing value.

Yesterday's market action was negative.

The Nasdaq fell 1.1% in average volume signaling institutional selling. When the big players sell it makes the market weaker and prone to more falls.

Investment means introducing risk to your money. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as increased risk can help you grow your cash. But, conversely, there is the possibility that you could lose some, or all, of your money.

If you're ready to invest, here are four key activities to consider first.

Yesterday's market action was neutral.

The Nasdaq finished flat for the day and volume was average. Since Monday's heavy fall, the Nasdaq has not managed to claw those losses back however