Live by performance, die by performance

This latest Insight 'Live by performance, die by performance' suggests that investors do well to heed the common risk warning that 'Past performance is not a guide to future performance'. We make use of the latest performance persistence data from SPIVA, alongside a brief case study of ARK Innovation ETF's meteoric rise and precipitous fall (combined with peak inflows at peak performance), which offers a salutory lesson for those tempted to chase performance.

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Acuity2026: Looking backwards and forwardsIn this issue, we reflect briefly on 2025, focusing on several themes frequently raised by investors - most notably around the notion of an AI 'bubble'. The article places the past year's market returns within a longer term historical context.

AcuityThe balancing actThis issue looks at how the mix between bonds and stocks shapes long term outcomes. Using data from February 1979 to November 2025, the chart shows best, worst and average annual returns for portfolios ranging from 100% bonds to 100% stocks. Too little stock market risk and your portfolio may strugg

AcuityINSIGHT: Currency risk through a long term lensFollowing the previous issue’s long-term view on markets, this issue applies the same lens to currency risk, examining the recent depreciation of the US dollar and what it means for globally diversified. Using a simple worked example and historical data, it highlights why currency fluctuations - whi

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