The lure of investment alchemy – timing the market
In a perfect world, it would be wonderful if you could buy your investments when they were at a low point, then sell them again
Philip Wise
December 4, 2023
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What if cash were the only investment allowed for your retirement?
In the last year or two, cash and mainstream shares have produced better returns than other asset classes, and this has led many investors to
Philip Wise
November 21, 2023
Strong Foundations or Unsteady Ground?
Over the last year, shares from global, developed markets have produced a good return for investors; many have been surprised to see that returns have
Philip Wise
November 8, 2023
Submerging Markets?
Over the last year, shares from global, developed markets have produced a good return for investors; many have been surprised to see that returns have
Philip Wise
October 31, 2023
Gilts – a reliable friend or a drunken embarrassment?
Over the last twelve months, we’ve enjoyed good returns from mainstream shares – over the 12 months to 20th October 2023, the FTSE World Index
Philip Wise
October 25, 2023
How many shares should you have in your portfolio?
Everyone “knows” you should have a diversified share portfolio. What other kind of portfolio would you want? How many holdings do you need to achieve
Philip Wise
October 9, 2023
Retirement Outlook
Over the last few months, we have seen some changes to the outlook for people who are about to retire, and those who have retired.
Philip Wise
August 29, 2023
Retirement – A final chapter or a fresh start?
Research has uncovered a big difference in the way men and women view retirement. A study has examined the words people use to describe life
Philip Wise
May 30, 2023
Artificial Intelligence – coming to a fund near you soon?
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been hearing increasing amounts about what Artificial Intelligence (AI) can do – for good, and for bad –
Philip Wise
May 22, 2023
Don’t let perfection be the enemy of good
Planning for retirement when you’re starting late Everyone knows that you’re supposed to start saving for retirement early, but that doesn’t always happen. Preparing for
Philip Wise
April 3, 2023