{"id":23352,"date":"2025-01-17T16:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T16:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/top-10-investment-mistakes-avoid\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:25:42","slug":"top-10-investment-mistakes-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/top-10-investment-mistakes-avoid","title":{"rendered":"The top 10 investment mistakes to avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everyone makes mistakes at some point in their lives. Some are relatively minor, like accidentally hitting \u2018reply all\u2019 and broadcasting a private message to your colleagues. Others can have more long-lasting consequences, and this is especially the case when it comes to your investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush rbc-block-small\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcbd-download-banner rbc-card rbc-card-grey mb-2\"><div draggable=\"false\" class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\"><div class=\"col-7 col-md-4 col-lg-2 mb-1 mb-md-0\"><a class=\"rbc-link-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/a-guide-to-investing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/10\/BD2487_2303_A-guide-to-investing.png\" alt=\"a guide to investing\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-10\"><h3>A guide to investing<\/h3><div class=\"hr-mini my-1-half bdr-accent\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph-intro\">Learn how investing helps your money work harder in our jargon-free guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/a-guide-to-investing\" data-type=\"post\" class=\"link-cta link-chev\">Download guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Making a mistake with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/private-clients\/our-services\/investment-management\">investments<\/a> could set you back hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds. Some blunders are immediately obvious, whereas others might not become apparent until much later in life, when the damage may be harder to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are ten of the biggest investment mistakes to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-ignoring-inflation\">1. Ignoring inflation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may prefer keeping all your money in a savings account as investing tends to involve more risk than holding cash. However, if the interest rate on your savings is below inflation, its \u2018real\u2019 value will gradually erode over time. There are several ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/how-protect-your-savings-inflation\">mitigate the erosive impact of inflation<\/a>, but history shows us that, over long periods, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/why-long-term-investing-matters\">the stock market tends to outperform cash<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-failing-to-build-a-rainy-day-fund\">2. Failing to build a \u2018rainy day\u2019 fund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While investing gives your money the opportunity to grow, it\u2019s important to set aside a \u2018rainy day\u2019 fund to pay for emergencies. It\u2019s generally wise to have around six months\u2019 worth of essential expenditure in an easy access account. If your boiler breaks or you receive a large, unexpected bill, your rainy-day fund will help you avoid resorting to loans or selling investments that might have fallen in value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-forgetting-your-tax-allowances\">3. Forgetting your tax allowances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing through a tax-efficient wrapper like an ISA or pension could provide a significant boost to your finances. Income and gains on investments inside an ISA are completely tax free, and you can withdraw the money whenever you like without paying tax. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/private-clients\/our-services\/pensions-and-retirement-planning\">Pensions<\/a> offer 20% tax relief on personal contributions, meaning a \u00a3100 contribution only costs you \u00a380. Higher rate and additional rate taxpayers can claim further tax relief of up to 20% or 25%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-failing-to-diversify\">4. Failing to diversify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard the expression, \u2018Don\u2019t put all your eggs in one basket\u2019. When it comes to investing, these are wise words to live by. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/how-build-diversified-portfolio\">Spreading your money<\/a> across different asset classes, including cash, shares and bonds, as well as across different sectors and regions, can help minimise your losses when one type of investment underperforms. Creating a diversified investment portfolio isn\u2019t easy to do on your own, but a financial adviser can help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-taking-a-short-term-view\">5. Taking a short-term view<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The stock market can be volatile, with share prices moving up and down from one week to the next. This is why you should approach investing with a long-term view and invest for at least five years, ideally longer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/why-long-term-investing-matters\">Investing over the long term<\/a> gives your money the chance to recover from stock market downturns and grow in value over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-making-rash-decisions\">6. Making rash decisions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When stock markets tumble, it\u2019s easy to panic. But knee-jerk reactions could leave you in a worse place financially. Selling investments that have fallen in value risks crystallising losses. And if the market suddenly recovers, you could miss out on subsequent gains. If you struggle to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/how-keep-calm-during-market-volatility\">stay calm when markets are falling<\/a>, a financial adviser can help you invest objectively and rationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-refusing-to-take-a-loss\">7. Refusing to take a loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flipside, another common mistake is refusing to take a loss and, instead, holding on to an underperforming stock in the hopes the share price will recover. Yet if the investment circumstances have changed, leaving your money tied up in a company with poor prospects rather than reinvesting into something where the prospects are brighter could really cost you over the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-following-the-herd\">8. Following the herd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out) at some point in our lives, but copying the investment choices of your friends, neighbours or colleagues could backfire. Many investments become overhyped, only to come crashing down months later. Even if the investment does seem solid, it won\u2019t necessarily be right for your individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-confusing-brains-with-a-bull-market\">9. Confusing brains with a bull market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When stock markets are flying, making money feels easy, but it\u2019s important to realise that a good couple of months in equity returns doesn\u2019t make you Warren Buffett. Investing wisely can be complicated and to do it carefully requires a great deal of time, research and knowledge. Given what is at stake, it\u2019s often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/individuals\/our-services\/wealth-management\/investment-management\">best left to the experts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-not-learning-from-your-mistakes\">10. Not learning from your mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us may look back on previous investment decisions and realise that we weren\u2019t as correct as we might have liked to have been. Failure can be a difficult thing for investors to admit, but it\u2019s essential that you examine your failures as well as your successes. This will help you avoid making the same mistakes again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s done right, investing could help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/private-clients\/our-services\/financial-planning-and-advice\">build a more secure financial future<\/a>; when it\u2019s done wrong, your risk of losing money increases, jeopardising your long-term plans. A financial adviser can help you invest in a way that suits your individual needs and goals, so you can feel confident you\u2019re doing the right thing with your money. Take control of your finances by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/private-clients\/our-services\/financial-planning-and-advice\">speaking to one of our financial advisers today<\/a>. Here&#8217;s an idea \u2013 a future with financial peace of mind. Make it a reality with our support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush rbc-block-small\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcbd-short-cta-banner rbc-card-well row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><div class=\"rbc-card text-center ani-up rbc-card-grey\"><div draggable=\"false\" class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body false \"><div class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\"><div class=\"paragraph-mw\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left h5\" id=\"h-get-financial-planning-tips-straight-to-your-inbox\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Get financial planning tips straight to your inbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left paragraph-intro mb-1 is-style-default has-medium-font-size\">Sign up to our newsletter for expert insights on investing for the future, saving for retirement, passing on assets to the next generation, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14603\" class=\"link-cta link-chev\">Subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The value of investments, and any income from them, can fall and you may get back less than you invested. Investment values may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. This does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future. You should always check the tax implications with an accountant or tax specialist. 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