“We want to construct portfolios
that can deliver in a range of scenarios, in other words own assets that can shield and shine during episodes of higher inflation”
Talk is Cheap
“Listening and reading are two of
the most important activities in our industry. After all, we have two eyes and two ears, but only one mouth”
Why we pay attention to seemingly small risks – lessons from 1986
“One poorly chosen investment can derail an otherwise perfectly planned portfolio”
Understanding human behaviour can fuel our returns
“Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are
fearful”
Warren Buffett
Enduring Quality
Quality is possibly the most
subjective factor you will come across and one that is likely to differ depending on who you ask
Melting Ice Cubes
When the human mind is confronted with an unexpected situation or unknown event the brain suffers what is known as a “startle effect”
Fifty Shades of Green
In the longer term, it’s likely that
the integration of sustainability will be expected across the board
Credit where credit’s due
… the “war chest” of cash in money market funds that was built up early in the pandemic has been barely dipped into
Monthly Viewpoint May 2021
Confidence in economic recovery continued to mount in May, with most data and forward indicators pointing to a period of exceptional growth underway.