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A picture paints a thousand words

This issue focuses on a simple chart which shows the extraordinary dispersion of returns of the 1,500 or so companies in the MSCI World Index. We tease out a few key insights, not least that the market has returned a small loss of 6% this year from within a range of stock outcomes from 164% to -88%!

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INSIGHT: Currency risk in portfolios

AcuityINSIGHT: Currency risk in portfoliosSo far in 2025, most major currencies have appreciated against the US dollar - from around 5% for the AUD to 17% for the SEK. The GBP has risen nearly 9%, and the EUR is up approximately 12% at the time of writing. This broad-based dollar weakness has brought currency risk back into sharp focus - pa

US 'exceptionalism'

AcuityUS 'exceptionalism'In this issue, we explore the recent dominance of U.S. equities - particularly the extraordinary performance of the 'Magnificent Seven' tech firms - and assess whether this trend reflects a resilient economic reality or a potentially risky illusion. The analysis highlights how U.S. stocks have signi

INSIGHT: From letting to regretting

AcuityINSIGHT: From letting to regrettingThis issue delves into the risks and rewards on offer for investors in the buy-to-let property market, when compared to traditional bond and equity portfolios. Whilst gross rental yields may seem compelling at first glance, initial, ongoing and borrowing costs erode returns and generally net yields

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