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The quirky maths of investing

In this issue we highlight the fact that a 100% rise only requires a 50% fall to put you back where you started. Conversly, a 50% fall requires a 100% rise to get back to par. We use the live example of Cathy Woods' ARKK ETF investing in innovative technologies, which had stellar returns followed by a sobering fall back to earth. Since the start of 2020, it is more or less in line with a 60/40 global portfolio. We also look at the material behaviour gap between what the fund earned and what the average investor made. Not pretty!

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INSIGHT: A systematic approach to investingAcuityINSIGHT: A systematic approach to investingThis issue looks to explain - very simply - what a systematic approach to investing is, and why it is adopted. A systematic process applies to everything from the ongoing review process to the funds populating portfolios.
INSIGHT: Beware of unnecessary complexityAcuityINSIGHT: Beware of unnecessary complexityThe issue explains, in straightforward terms, how adding more funds doesn't always lead to greater diversification. Instead, it highlights the importance of focusing on the underlying investments inside each fund and ensuring they play a clear, purposeful role in a portfolio. The piece also touches
2026: Looking backwards and forwardsAcuity2026: 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.
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