If you are an individual investor, or if you have ever met with a financial adviser, I am sure you are aware of the concept of volatility, the tendency of investments to move up and down quickly. It's likely that you've heard of it in a negative way, as something to be avoided. The [...]
Dipping your toe into the stock market can be a daunting prospect, especially in a time of heightened market volatility. So, when is the right time to take the plunge? Funnily enough, the answer doesn’t depend on what is happening in the wider economy, but on your own individual circumstances and goals. [...]
UK inflation soared to a 41-year high of 11.1% in the year to October 2022, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. In the two months since it has fallen, first to 10.7% in November and then to 10.5% in December. But it remains more than five times the official target of [...]
Market volatility can increase or decrease depending on where we are in the business cycle. Here’s why this shouldn’t worry long-term investors. Big market declines can be unnerving for investors, often triggering emotions of fear and concern, particularly if they occur unexpectedly or in a very brief period of time. However, such declines are [...]
