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Commentary on the ongoing sell-off in equity markets

Commentary on the ongoing sell-off in equity markets

While the trigger and, for that matter, the timing of any sell-off is always difficult to anticipate, it had become clear for some time that this rally had become long in the tooth and was due a…

Stockmarket Comment

Stockmarket Comment

Given the news of stockmarket falls, we thought it would be helpful to reiterate our views and share them with you.  Stockmarket corrections, where the market falls by 5% or more, are a normal…

Investment Quarterly - January 2018

Investment Quarterly - January 2018

Investment Quarterly - January 2018 Please select the above document link to download our latest Investment Commentary

Society of Later Life Advisers

Society of Later Life Advisers

We are pleased to announce that Frazer Wilson (Senior Consultant), has been approved by the Later Life Accreditation panel and is now a member of the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). Click…

Value vs Growth: Don’t time the cycle, but be aware of your downside

Value vs Growth: Don’t time the cycle, but be aware of your downside

In the US, and more globally, growth has been the standout equity style bias from a performance perspective. Despite numerous false starts value has tried to stage a comeback, only to falter after a…

Global Income – Bull/Bear

Global Income – Bull/Bear

It is almost axiomatic to say that confining oneself to the UK market means ignoring a huge global investment opportunity set. This is as true for income seekers as for any other market participant…

Capitalising on digital and demographic trends in the property market

Capitalising on digital and demographic trends in the property market

The rise of e-commerce can arguably be traced back to 1995, when Jeff Bezos boxed up and shipped the first book sold on Amazon.com from his Seattle garage. Since then, almost all major retailers have…

COGITO ERGO SUM - Will computers make our jobs redundant?

COGITO ERGO SUM - Will computers make our jobs redundant?

Descartes’ phrase “I think therefore I am” implies that our ability to think and rationalise is the only undeniable proof of existence. By thinking, I think he meant self-awareness. It is enjoyable,…

Consumer confidence raises growth prospects in the US and Euro-zone, but less positive signs in the UK

Consumer confidence raises growth prospects in the US and Euro-zone, but less positive signs in the UK

As we approach 2018, the global economy is maintaining strong momentum. In the US, a robust economy is boosting consumer confidence which rose to a 17-year high in November. This may result in higher…

Investment Commentary - December 2017

Investment Commentary - December 2017

Investment Commentary - December 2017 Please select the above document link to download our latest Investment Commentary