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Lessons in investing

Lesson 4: What is the stock market and how does it work?

Every day millions of shares, or equities, are traded on the world’s stock markets,

But how does the market decide what the shares are worth? How do we know if it's the right price? And is is it possible to spot shares that are 'mis-priced'?

INSIGHT: Inflation ahoy!

AcuityINSIGHT: Inflation ahoy!The word ‘ahoy!’ is an old maritime warning, usually used when either a ship or land was sighted in the distance as a warning to the crew to beware. Today, the risk of higher inflation down the line has been sighted by both economists and – of late – the markets.

INSIGHT: It looks like a steal, but don’t do it!

AcuityINSIGHT: It looks like a steal, but don’t do it!A gambler lurks somewhere in every investor. Even for those who see the folly of speculating in a world where professionals rarely beat the market and where prices pretty much reflect all known information, there are moments when we think that we have spotted an absolute bargain.

INSIGHT: The madness of markets

AcuityINSIGHT: The madness of marketsAs an investor, it is generally not a bad idea to ignore what is going on in your portfolio most of the time. At the very least it can be distracting and at worst it can be a source of unnecessary anxiety. That advice is as applicable today as it ever was.

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