Global investing has never been easier. At the touch of a button, we can access world economic data and market intelligence on an unprecedented scale. Or we can choose to invest in one of the hundreds of global multi-asset funds, where the heavy lifting aspects...
Equities are the star performers in a typical investment portfolio. They can bring rapid growth and heavy losses, sometimes in the same day. We read about their fortunes in the newspaper and anyone with an interest in such things has an opinion on them. They...
Coronavirus has triggered the greatest economic uncertainty of our generation. It has affected everyone to some degree, and it is not over yet. It was inevitable that the virus would have some impact on investment markets. Not only does a global crisis damage investor confidence, but...
Risk means different things to different people. For some, it can mean excitement and thrills. For others, it just means danger and is best avoided. In the context of investments, risk is something that we work with on a daily basis. We can’t avoid it entirely,...
Many of us think of stoicism as someone who willingly endures suffering, without any display of pain or discomfort. Whilst there are some drawbacks to this philosophy, it also holds some useful insights into how someone can approach their wealth - particularly when it comes...
Remember a time before COVID-19? Gridlocked motorways, crowded high streets, fast fashion and discount air travel were simply a way of life. The economy was thriving and consumers had endless choice. Global warming has been a concern for many years, but until recently, environmental issues were the...
Ethical investing is no longer just an ‘alternative.’ As populations grow and as society demands it, companies have to adapt to more sustainable models to survive. We have access to more information than ever to make responsible consumer and investment decisions. It is possible to invest...
The world seems to be pressing pause at present, in the midst of the Corona Virus Pandemic. We are on lockdown and the future is unclear. These are strange and uncertain times, and it isn’t unreasonable to be confused, concerned or even a little overwhelmed...
‘When others are fearful be greedy and when others are greedy, be fearful.’ This quote from Warren Buffett underpins his investment strategy, and is a useful motto to fall back on in times of crisis. Financial markets have fallen by up to a third at the time...
Despite a global market available at our fingertips, many investors still favour their home country when it comes to investing. According to a study1 undertaken by Vanguard, UK investors are heavily biased towards UK companies. A typical portfolio was found to hold around 3.7 times the...