Category: Blog
Yesterday’s financial statement delivered on the expectations that the UK chancellor has been setting in recent weeks. The budget delivered a tough and necessary fiscal response, supporting the view that the alternative of borrowing more to deliver growth, simply does not work when debt levels are elevated. It is worth…
DB Wood Team
18th November, 2022
Bear (down) markets are a frustrating but necessary part of investing. The whole premise of risk taking is that it is generally rewarded, which means that equity markets should move up over time. Statistically that’s the case in 7 out of every 10 years, with the other three characterised by…
Alex Chappell
4th November, 2022
There is a fair amount of frenzied media commentary around Global and UK Inflation at present. We therefore thought it was sensible to try to provide some perspective around the effects of inflation on our Portfolios, and the squeeze on income, neither of which in the short term are pleasant.
Ashley Brooks
21st October, 2022
We often write to dumb down some of the financial market commentary, which tends to be provocative to generate more views and clicks. In the context of the last few months though, the media probably haven’t done enough to highlight some of the extreme moves that have been occurring. Starting…
DB Wood Team
7th October, 2022
Why losing money can be good for your long term wealth
“Hang on a minute, that does seem like a bold title amongst the current market challenges”. It is, but to try to explain, this week we are taking it back to basics. The starting point is that an investment return is a function of two components: Income Return + Capital…
DB Wood Team
23rd September, 2022
Please note: due to the events of last week, this blog was originally due for release on Friday 9th September and was written preceding the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. We are joined with the rest of the nation in mourning, inspired by her values, achievements and longevity. …
Alex Chappell
12th September, 2022
Business Update – Where we are Heading, Part 2
It is incredible to think that our business is progressing towards its 50th birthday. The world has shifted a lot across that period, and although right now it feels as uncertain a place as at any other time, generally speaking the speed of change has accelerated across the last 50…
Ashley Brooks
19th August, 2022
Patience has certainly been required so far this year. It is a pre-requisite of investing for the longer term but is also very easy to forget in times of stress. The theory is simple, though we all know that life isn’t a one way ticket, and sometimes putting theory into…
Alex Chappell
5th August, 2022
Business Update – Where we are Heading, Part 1
As the heat descended on us this week, we thought it was worthwhile reflecting on and sharing some hot news of our own from the year so far. We are always keen to ensure everyone has a forward financial and lifestyle plan; that way we are better equipped to navigate…
Ashley Brooks
22nd July, 2022
Rain, heavy at times, clearing later. Sunshine will follow.
We often talk about investment volatility being a positive. It’s a hard one to wrap our emotions around, as we are wired to fear things changing, especially with respect to our hard-earned savings. Financial security is something most of us strive to achieve, but as much as we try to…
Alex Chappell
22nd April, 2022