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This week’s issue includes:

• In the first of a four-part series Simon Keane examines how we can use the financial markets to achieve our hopes, dreams and goals at a time when the functionality of today’s investment platforms means it has never been easier to be a DIY investor. He begins by explaining how the development of a clear plan and goals is the first vital step towards peace of mind.

• Think about the future. From inexperienced to expert, investors of all kinds need to understand the changing pension’s landscape. The world of pensions is changing as more emphasis is placed on individuals to start saving for retirement rather than rely on state assistance. Dan Coatsworth reports.

• Appetite for investment trusts continues to get a boost from regulatory changes. The first leg of the Retail Distribution Review launched in January 2013, and the 2nd round due in April both shine a light on the fees levied by open-ended investment companies and financial advisors. James Crux directs his focus on this the oldest form of collective, in our Educational Feature of the week.

• Comprised of just 12 corporate names valued at less than £1 billion between them, Leisure Goods consist of a curious batch of businesses which range from toy designers to hobby product specialists and purveyors of everything from bicycles to consumer electronics. Our Sector Report looks forward to the year ahead, for this sector with plenty of character, following a stellar performance in 2013.

Get the full picture on these stories and more in the current issue of Shares Magazine.
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Plus, in-depth reports and analysis on:

• Opinion – Beware of the bond bear
• Agenda – Shale gets Total endorsement
• Plays – Greggs is warming up
• Diary –The week ahead
• Under the bonnet – Bookies may be on a loser
• Cover Story – The perfect portfolio
• Pensions Feature – Think about the future
• Campaign – A call for a fair and sustainable regime
• What you are saying – Let us know your thoughts
• Director Deals – Pub men pile in
• The Big Debate – Pick your model carefully
• Forex – Pound is on the ropes
• Fixed-Income Focus – Find fixed-income winners
• Educational Feature – Investments to trust for tomorrow
• Funds – take care of your cash
• Sector Report – Enjoy leisure pursuits in 2014
• Databank – The best and the worst performers
• Griller – Reit status to Redefine growth
• Small Caps – Tap into Keywords
• Mr Market – Spot successful tech stocks
• Chartist – This week: Price pivot point lines
• Commodities – Genel knows the drill
• Investor Services Directory
• Index
• Plus, much, more...

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If you need regularly updated, trusted market intelligence on STOCKS (Large, Mid and Small Cap), BONDS, FUNDS, FOREX, CFDs, ETFs and much more besides, then Shares Magazine is your best resource.
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