My latest blog discusses the market implications of a falling Pound Sterling relative to the US Dollar and how this affects UK-based investors. Both the benefits and drawbacks of this particular exchange rate movement are discussed as well as the effect it has on equity and fixed-income markets. This piece also highlights ebi’s stance on hedging currency risk.
This blog looks at why investors may prefer gaining greater exposure to assets listed in their home country as opposed to overseas. It looks at the causes and possible effects of taking this investment approach.
This blog discusses the benefits of implementing and staying true to investing passively in emerging market equity. Both empirical evidence and key factors such as fee disparities, holding periods, and fund manager skill level are compared for emerging market equity strategies that use an active approach and passive fixed-income approach. The blog ends by stating ebi’s position on emerging market equity and their beliefs.
The recent economic environment has not been supportive for global equities and massive headwinds have come from growth concerns, inflation and volatility. The massive sell-off in equities is making investors ask the question – is now a bad time to buy shares, or are there opportunities to be had while others are fearful? This blog will look at the usefulness and efficiency of market timing.
Central Banks face a difficult predicament in trying to reduce inflationary pressures in their respective economies whilst also alleviating the probability that these economies do not face a prolonged period of negative GDP growth which could lead to a recession.
Bonds have traditionally been a reliable asset class in periods of market stress. In the current economic environment, bonds have been falling alongside equities and this blog takes a deep dive at why this is happening and do bonds still offer protection to your portfolio.
As the world is now embracing a low-carbon economy at a record pace, this blog examines how this could impact fossil fuel investments.
This blog overviews the tried and tested strategy of pound cost averaging. This strategy, combined with self-discipline and sticking to your investment plan can be beneficial for investing – even when markets are volatile.
