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Should You Invest 100% In Equities?

April 1, 2024 Raph Antoine

We live in extraordinary times. Just a decade ago, the mere idea of launching a website like ours, rooted in evidence-based investing, would seem far-fetched due to a general disinterest. Today, academic insights like the recent paper ‘Beyond the Status Quo: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice’ by Scott Cederburg, Michael O’Doherty, and Aizhan Anarkulova, which challenges traditional asset allocation are not just noted – they’re often implemented by individual investors.

Beyond The Hype – Bitcoin’s Potential Role In A Portfolio

April 1, 2024 Ahmed and Raph

With the first wave of U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and the SEC approval, Bitcoin is taking a new place in some portfolios.

The topic is contentious amongst our readers. According to our survey, only half of you have an allocation. That’s the way it should be – the best strategy is the one you understand and can stick to. So, while it may be worth exploring for the adventurous investor profiles, it’s not a fetch for the Golden Retrievers.

Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them (Book Review)

April 1, 2024 Alex

Einstein once said that common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by the age of eighteen. Similarly, much of what is conventional wisdom on investing is wrong.
Most people can get by just fine without knowing anything about, say, rocket science. It is substantially more difficult to get through life without being knowledgeable about finances.

The Psychology of Money – Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness (Book Review)

April 1, 2024 Kathrin Spinnler

The author is an expert in behavioural finance and history and an avid proponent of financial independence.

In his book, he takes us through some of the most important lessons he’s learned about why we act the way we do and how to think positively about wealth and investing.

Currency Royale – Should You Hedge Your Bonds?

April 1, 2024 Raph Antoine

Navigating the world of bonds can be a treacherous journey, especially when it comes to currency hedging.

Can your strategy change based on your home currency? Does it matter if you invest in Euros, or Swiss Francs? Is the British Pound any different? What about other currencies?

Is the decision to hedge impacted by your life situation and goals?

From Tibet To California – 8 Investing Lessons From Cycling The World

March 26, 2024 Raph Antoine

You may think that spending over a decade on Wall Street would teach me more about successful investing than cycling.

Surpringly, successful investing is more about perspective and wisdom than technicals.

From Tibet to California, here are 8 Investing lessons I learned from Cycling the World.

InvestEngine Review – Decent Choice (For Beginners)

March 25, 2024 Francesca

InvestEngine offers competitive trading for ISA and General accounts, as well as a good range of ETFs. It caters well to buy-and-hold investors who want a simple portfolio. More advanced investors will quickly be very limited in their choices, as they can only trade LSE-listed ETFs.

Weekend Reading – BlackRock Launches A Synthetic World ETF

March 22, 2024 Team Bankeronwheels

BlackRock has expanded its synthetic range with the launch of a World Equity ETF. The iShares MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF (IWDS) is listed on Euronext Amsterdam with a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.20%. IWDS tracks the MSCI World Net TR Index, which offers exposure to 1,480 equities across 23 developed market countries.

Fidelity International Review: A Golden Retriever-Friendly Platform

March 22, 2024 Francesca

Fidelity International stands out as a great choice for investors with families, and looking for a reputable and competitive choice. However, advanced investors may find limitations depending on their sophistication and needs.