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Understanding Herd Behaviour in Financial Planning
Rudolph was taunted by the reindeers, who were behaving cruelly in accordance with herd behaviour. But who can blame them? Herd behaviour plays a significant role in shaping subconscious decisions made by individuals and institutions alike. This phenomenon tends to…
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Risk Versus Reward
What is risk and volatility? There are risks associated with any investment. Risk is associated with returns, which implies that investments with the highest return potential also typically have the highest risk of loss. Additionally, safe investments usually yield lower…
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Read moreThe Anchoring Bias – Sailing Smoothly
What is anchoring? It is common for people to place a disproportionate amount of weight on the first piece of information they are given regarding an event, subject, or choice. This is referred to as anchoring. Are you a person…
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Decoding Yield Chasing: A Roadmap for Financial Planners to Navigate Risks and Rewards
In the world of investing, the allure of chasing yield can be tempting, promising attractive returns in the short term. However, the pursuit of high yields often comes with significant risks that investors must carefully consider. When chasing yield,…
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Read moreTalk yourself out of the market portfolio
Owning a global equities fund allows an investor to invest in the capital markets in an easy method by providing them with a diverse basket of stocks from companies all around the world. Maybe a tracker for the worldwide…
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Buying High and Selling low
Buying high and selling low may sound counterintuitive, however, the relative strength strategy demonstrates buying stronger companies and selling relatively weaker performers may result in a positive return. This article isn’t about relative strength strategy but about the behavioural…
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Read moreInvesting at every peak
How I found out about the worst market timer ever. Written by George Adkinson. When I first started investing, I was worried about how much impact one decision could have on my financial future. I realised early on…
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The October Effect
What is the October effect? There is a theory known as the October effect, where stock prices fall in October. Since most statistics contradict the hypothesis, it is thought to be more of a psychological event than a real…
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Read moreInvesting Is Simple, But Not Easy
It’s straightforward to say that choosing to invest, to begin with, gives a chance to safeguard hard-earned money from inflation and even increase it further. Having the foresight and self-control to refrain from spending money now to have a better…
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Global Capitalisation
What is market capitalisation? Market capitalisation or market cap is the main type of weighting method when it comes to valuing a stock market. One big question is ‘Why do we weigh our portfolios to market capitalisation?’ To understand what…
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Read moreIn Investing, Time Is Your Friend
The fact that there is no quick fix or easy path to successful investing is one of the biggest obstacles that all investors must overcome. The tortoise and the hare fable by Aesop is a helpful metaphor. Utilising the…
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The Growing Popularity of ESG Investing: What It Means for Your Portfolio
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has gained significant traction among investors, institutions, and asset managers. This trend isn’t just a fleeting interest; it’s reshaping the investment landscape in profound ways. As more individuals and institutions look…
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