Seven mischievous scare stories about index funds and passive investing
Here are seven examples of popular myths about the growing popularity of passive investing that...
Robin Powell
Robin is a journalist and campaigner for positive change in global investing. He runs Regis Media, a niche provider of content marketing for financial advice firms with an evidence-based investment philosophy. He also works as a consultant to other disruptive firms in the investing sector.
Should rich people invest in the same funds as everyone else?
Of course, people understandably take issue with Beckham for some of the things he has done,...
The Number One Benefit of a Good Financial Planner
We are not talking here about tax management, asset allocation, insurance, estate planning,...
The random walk explained
So, what exactly do we mean by a random walk? Why has the book proved quite so popular? And what...
20 money rules for young adults to live by
Never carry a credit card balance.
The first rule of personal finance is to avoid credit card debt...
What does it mean to be truly diversified?
It’s a little more complicated than not putting all your eggs in one basket. As Robin Powell...
Don't underestimate the emotional benefits of financial advice
Having a good financial adviser you can trust is hugely valuable, however there are common...
How can you limit the damage caused by inflation
One word has dominated the economic headlines in 2022 — inflation. Around the world, prices have...
Is your fund manager a drifter?
As an investor, an important question to ask yourself is, “Do you know what your money is invested...
Chasing alpha produces gamma returns
We live in a world where a lot of things are judged on relative performance.
Simple arithmetic that explains the superiority of indexing
As debates go, this one’s always hot, hot, hot: comparing the investment philosophies of active...
From London to Sydney, active funds are struggling
Recent research by AJ Bell shows how just 30% of UK fund managers outperformed their benchmark in...