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Portfolio Analysis Basics #3 - Focus on "Volatility"​

Portfolio Analysis Basics #3 – Focus on “Volatility”​

by gfcadvice

The word “volatility” has inherently negative connotations for most people, maybe with the exception of the adrenaline-seeking few who enjoy the thrill of the rollercoaster ride. However, there is absolutely an upside to be considered with volatility; the emotional “high” achieved via the rollercoaster ride as compared

Portfolio Analysis Basics #2 - Focus on "Yield"

Portfolio Analysis Basics #2 – Focus on “Yield”

by gfcadvice

There are classically two differing objectives when constructing a portfolio: to achieve “growth” or to achieve “income” (which is simply another word for “Yield”). These objectives do not have to be mutually exclusive; a financial adviser can (and, in my opinion, absolutely should) achieve both, with the relative degree of each

Portfolio Analysis Basics #1 - Focus on "TER"​ (Total Expense Ratio)

Portfolio Analysis Basics #1 – Focus on “TER”​ (Total Expense Ratio)

by gfcadvice

A favourite saying of mine (among many!) is that you can “always guarantee charges, but never guarantee returns”, so it clearly makes sense to minimise those charges. Not doing so represents a lost opportunity to avoid paddling upstream in an unnecessarily leaky boat.

UK Expats - Are you getting the returns you deserve?

UK Expats – Are you getting the returns you deserve?

by gfcadvice

If you transferred your UK pension(s) into a QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme) or into a SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) recently, one of the motivations may have been to gain flexibility around how your cash is invested.

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