What about the wisdom of investing more in emerging market economies? – the common wisdom that investors should focus a growing portion of their portfolios on the perceived opportunities in emerging market equities. If we reflect on 2011 for a moment, many investors believed (and continue to believe) that since emerging markets offered greater GDP growth than developed markets, that that would…
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New Wealthflow website launch www.wealthflow.com I’m delighted to announce the launch of the new Wealthflow website. Feedback welcomed. Best regards Duncan
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Wealthflow was last night named a finalist in the 2012 Adviser of the Year for Scotland & Northern Ireland by New Model Adviser Magazine. The accolades recognise those financial planners who are dedicated to professionalism, education and high ethical standards and are presented at an annual awards ceremony in London. Wealthflow’s Duncan Glassey said: “We are delighted to have been recognised in this…
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“The hardest arithmetic for human beings to master,” wrote the great American working man’s philosopher Eric Hoffer, “is that which enables us to count our blessings.” It’s a piece of wisdom worth recalling after another year that has tested the nerve of many investors and prompted questions about what current generations have done to deserve to live in such a…
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Bill Miller is one of the most closely watched money managers in the US fund management industry, so it was big news when he announced his decision last week to step down as portfolio manager of Legg Mason Capital Management Value Trust (LMVTX) early next year. His departure also adds an intriguing chapter to the long-running debate regarding the value of active…
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