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.
Monthly Market Update - February 2023
After a strong start to 2023, markets gave up January's gains in February. The culprit was improving economic data, which in theory should be good for stocks. However, its ability to fan the flames of inflation, which remains high, has left investors with a lingering belief that the US Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates higher for longer than expected.
Read moreMake your money travel: Explore developed, emerging & frontier markets
Diversification can sound pretty dreary, but one way to achieve it is to let your investment portfolio travel the world (ok, only metaphorically). By spreading your eggs across different geographical baskets, you can minimise overall portfolio risk at the same time as gaining access to a range of opportunities, including some niche and exciting ones. Some countries can be accessed directly, while others tend to come in a set. This is our introduction to regional investing.
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 moreAn introduction to asset classes
One of the most important decisions in investing is deciding on which asset class(es) to invest in. How much you should have in each is an asset allocation decision, which is usually based on two main factors – your risk capacity and your risk tolerance. You can read more about these in a separate post; in this Insight, let’s recap the key building blocks.
Read moreWhat is asset allocation?
As an investor, your asset allocation is the spread of your portfolio amongst the core asset classes. Typically, these asset classes are equities, bonds, property and alternatives. Planning your asset allocation at the outset gives you a firm foundation to both build and maintain your portfolio over time, meaning that you’re less likely to make inconsistent investment decisions. Let’s look at some of the ways you can get started.
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