Should individual investors use derivatives?
Derivatives are often considered to be at the exotic end of the investment spectrum, but in fact they have a…
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Investment
Ask the expert: “No Summer Lull”
It has been a jam-packed July with a lot of events deserving comment. The overarching theme driving markets last month…
2 weeks ago
Is pessimism the best worldview for an investor?
The tussle between optimists and pessimists is long-standing. Optimists argue that they are healthier, happier and have more successful relationships,…
2 weeks ago
How to insure your second home
About to buy a second home? Congratulations! A property by the sea, in the mountains or in the countryside is…
4 weeks ago
Cognitive bias in investment
In investing, the ‘human’ element should be able to add value. After all, humans should make rational decisions, based on…
1 month ago
Ask the expert: Can the equity soufflé keep rising?
Fredrik Skoglund, CIO at BIL, and his team review the major events of June 2019 and question their implications for…
2 months ago
Hooked on a feeling – keeping emotions out of your investments
Most investors know what they shouldn’t do: they shouldn’t panic in the face of market volatility, buy the latest hyped…
2 months ago
Home savings scheme: plan for tomorrow and benefit today
You've probably heard about home savings accounts and the tax advantages they offer. But do you know how they work…
2 months ago
Ask the expert: Sell in May and go away
Fredrik Skoglund, CIO at BIL, and his team review the major events of May 2019 and question their implications for…
3 months ago