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…
1 week ago
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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
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
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
The behavioural drivers of stock markets
In 2017, US equity markets had been climbing since the financial crisis some nine years earlier. On some measure an…
3 months ago
Understanding behavioural finance and cognitive bias
Human beings are often unpredictable when it comes to relationships, preferences, habits and purchases. The same is true when we…
3 months ago
Have we learned from the financial crisis?
Rather than the highly prescriptive, lengthy and complex rulebooks that have grown up since the global financial crisis a decade…
4 months ago
As easy as 1-2-3: what is an advisory agreement?
Head of Investment Services & Innovation at BIL Olivier Goemans explains the ins and outs of advisory agreements, including the…
4 months ago