Lessons in investing

Lesson 3: How predictable are the markets?

The financial media loves to tell us which way the markets are heading and spot the 'hot tips' they reckon the other pundits have missed. But just how good are they at getting it right? Is it possible to forecast market falls or rises at any one point in time? Or are they inherently unpredictable?

AcuityINSIGHT: Should I be worried about concentrated stock markets?From time to time, the financial media highlights the growing size of the world's largest companies and raises concerns that investors may be overly reliant on a small number of stocks. These discussions can sometimes lead to questions about the merits of market-capitalisation-weighted investing and

AcuityINSIGHT: You don’t need bonds… until you need themThis issue explores bonds and their roles in a sensible portfolio, particularly in light of recent media attention on things like US Treasury yields reaching long-term highs. Whilst the politics and debate around government debt levels sit outside of the scope of this release, the issue does revisit

AcuityINSIGHT: Harnessing the power of capitalismAs a cornerstone of our investment philosophy, capitalism is the mechanism through which investors gain exposure to the wealth created by businesses around the world. In this issue, we explore the remarkable improvements in global prosperity and living standards that market economies and capital mar

Lessons in investing

Lesson 3: How predictable are the markets?

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