Alternative Investments are ones that don’t fall within the traditional nomenclature of equities, bonds and cash.  Historically they have been dominated by property-based investments, which typically generate a higher income and are influenced by interest rate movements but also exhibit long term capital growth. A Diverse Asset Class This asset class has grown in recent...Read More

Many families are feeling the pinch as the price of living is going up. Rarely out of the headlines, this increase in the cost of living – called inflation – can cause real problems for the value of your money, even for those with significant savings. The Cause Historically, over the long term, inflation has...Read More

Asian markets have developed very rapidly in recent decades. Asia is often thought of as the engine for future growth globally. China was 15% of the emerging stock market in 2008, now represents over a third. Wider Asia including India  makes up 80%. Energy and materials are no longer the main sectors. Now Internet, e-commerce...Read More

Volatility is not fun for most investors so it’s important to remember the main principles of investing and getting back to basics when times are less certain. The latest investor survey shows that less than 20% of investors are bullish at the moment. This is the lowest investor sentiment in 5 years and people are...Read More

Rising Commodity Prices Are Enhancing Mining Stocks We’ve seen some mining industry titans release reports showing record gains for their shareholders. High commodity prices aren’t controllable by miners so when demand is higher such as the recent reopening post pandemic thus increasing prices, miners increase production to take advantage. Miners are attracting attention as an...Read More