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Ed Thorp - the godfather of quants
Ed Thorp had a huge impact on the gambling and investing worlds. We look at this achievements and why they are important for investors.
Jan 3, 20246 min read


Ten reasons why we might not be the right financial adviser for you
There is often a perception that a financial adviser will accept anyone who gets in touch with them. This is not always the case.
Dec 21, 20235 min read


Death by a thousand cuts - when portfolios go sideways
The returns of globally diversified portfolios have been subdued in the last few years. How does this impact our clients' retirement plans?
Dec 5, 20234 min read


St James Place: Fees, performance, and what you should be asking
Reports of St James Place's poor performance and high fees regularly feature in the press. Is this criticism justified?
Dec 4, 202311 min read


Investing for the long term
Focusing on asset classes that have performed well over the last few years is tempting. Keeping a longer-term perspective is key.
Dec 1, 20234 min read


Why should portfolios be rebalanced?
It can sometimes be easy to wonder what the point of rebalancing a portfolio is. We look at this in the context of recent bond performance.
Dec 1, 20234 min read


Auric Goldfinger: A sustainable retirement?
Auric Goldfinger loved gold. But should you include it in your retirement portfolio, and how does it compare to other assets?
Sep 24, 20234 min read


Investment management is commoditised
We believe the "investment problem" has been solved, but this doesn't mean that the financial adviser's role is redundant.
Sep 17, 20234 min read


How we invest our clients' (and our own) money
Potential clients often ask us how we invest our money. We outline our investment beliefs and suggest that simple is often better.
Sep 16, 20235 min read


Why we don't offer one-off financial planning and advice
We don't offer one-off financial planning and advice, believing the value of financial planning is maximised with an ongoing relationship.
Sep 12, 20235 min read


Michael Burry - Big Short #2?
The press recently reported that Michael Burry has been shorting the stock market. Should our clients make adjustments to their investments?
Aug 28, 20236 min read


Is the 4% safe withdrawal rate still valid for UK retirees - Part 1?
Are you using the '4% rule' for taking retirement income? In this series of articles, we investigate the many challenges to consider.
May 26, 20239 min read

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