The Insights
At TILLIT we are big believers in learning and broadening our horizons. Our Insight articles cover everything from the here and now in our Market reviews, to short and long reads about the fundamentals of investing, as well as unique thought pieces from leading fund managers in The Opinion, and much more.
Let’s talk about bonds
Bonds are often seen as the boring cousin to equities and stock investing, but they are actually a fundamental part of the global investment universe. In actual fact, the bond market is larger in terms of capitalisation at the global level than the equity market. What this means in simple terms is that there are more bonds and there's more money in bond investing than equity investing. But what are bonds and what do you need to know about them? Let's dig into it.
Read moreLet's talk about equities
The original risk asset and the core component of almost all investor portfolios, equities and equity markets are the lifeblood of investing. But how much do you really understand about equities, how they work and what drives returns? Let’s talk about it.
Read moreFinancial Year End: Are you ready?
The end of the 2022/23 financial year is in sight, with just 4 weeks to go until we clear the decks and start afresh. But before we get there, here are a few timely reminders so that you can be sure that you’ve dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s for the current year.
Read more4 things to know about currency hedging
When it comes to managing your investment portfolio, most investors spend a lot of time thinking about regions, sectors and asset classes and a lot less time thinking about currency exposure and currency hedging. This is a shame because currency risk can have a material impact on your investment returns over time and it’s a risk that can be easily managed by currency hedging. In this Insight, we explore what currency hedging means and why it matters.
Read moreHow to manage investment risk
The word ‘risk’ is often bandied around in the world of investing. It can be a pretty alarming term, especially when mentioned in the same breath as your hard-earned savings. Yet many investors seem to carry on quite happily regardless of the risk. Are they just crazy adrenaline junkies or do they know something we don’t?
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