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'I’ve lost my confidence – how do I invest my £2.5mn in cash?'

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader has a lot of cash but is paralysed by indecision. Where should he start? Val Cipriani lends a hand
March 15, 2024
  • Our reader wants to reorganise his portfolio and put his cash to work
  • He is low on confidence and has too many holdings
  • We explain how he should set up his investments for retirement
Reader Portfolio
Sidney and Victoria 59 and 56
Description

Isas, pensions, general investment account

Objectives

Retirement, wealth preservation, leaving an inheritance

Portfolio type
Preserving wealth

Investing requires a lot of sangfroid and it’s easy to become demoralised, especially following a bad experience. But being too prudent and holding too much cash can cost you a lot of money.

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