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2020/2021 Year in review

In the last 12 months, we've witnessed a period of extraordinary change yet despite the odds, markets are holding up incredibly well. Our investment experts from around the world share insights from their region and look and some of the opportunities and pitfalls facing investors in the new financial year.

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Volatility: 10 key messages for investors

The attached note takes a look at the 10 key messages to help investors steer their portfolios through volatile times. The key points are as follows:

  1. Volatility is a normal part of long-term investing

  2. Over the long term, equity risk is usually rewarded

  3. Market corrections can create attractive opportunities

  4. Avoid stopping and starting investments

  5. The benefits of regular investing stack up

  6. Diversification of investments helps to smooth returns

  7. Invest in quality, dividend-paying stocks for regular income

  8. Reinvest income to increase total returns

  9. Don’t be swayed by sweeping sentiment

  10. Active investment can be a very successful strategy

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A time for imagining

Market leaders have changed dramatically over the last ten years. We’ve seen the rise of companies that have either disrupted an existing industry or challenged incumbents. So what have we learnt from the past decade that we can apply for the future?

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The financial power of women

A state-of-the-nation report on the barriers to women investing.

The key points are as follow :

  • The hurdles women face

  • What women want

  • Unlocking our financial power

  • Myths busted

  • What the investment industry can do

  • A level playing field in retirement

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Volatility: 10 key messages for investors

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Financial markets can be subject to periods of event-related volatility during which investor confidence can be significantly undermined. Here, we provide 10 key messages to help investors steer their portfolios through volatile times.

The main points are as follows:

  • Volatility is a normal part of long-term investing

  • Over the long term, equity risk is usually rewarded

  • Market corrections can create attractive opportunities

  • Avoid stopping and starting investments

  • The benefits of regular investing stack up

Read more