As dedicated systematic investors [1], we constantly strive to enhance our approach, ensuring it aligns optimally with our financial objectives. In recognition of the inherent unpredictability of short-term market movements, we resist the urge to time …
As UK inflation hits a 30-year high, it’s a good idea to review your spending habits, but for investments, this is no time for knee-jerk reactions.
While today’s uncertainty may seem unprecedented, investors have been there before – and markets have always bounced back over time. Today, it certainly feels like the world is in a very uncertain place. Authoritarian states are flexing their muscles …
An overview of the year that was, from our investment partners, Dimensional Fund Advisors. Key takeaways Stock markets continued to climb higher in 2021, with the S&P 500 hitting a series of all-time closing highs and ending the year near a record. …
Last year saw UK house prices reach an all-time high, increasing at the fastest rate in 15 years. Over 2021, the average price of a UK home went up almost £24,000 to reach £254,822 by the new year – that’s 16% more than in pre-pandemic 2020. While this …
A new year usually goes hand-in-hand with promises to set up good habits and give up the bad ones. But it’s an unfortunate truth that most New Year’s resolutions will fail, with around 80% abandoned by mid-February. There’ll be various reasons for this …
Citywide Financial resides in the beautiful Surrey Hills area of South East England. As well as having a reputation for being one of the prettiest places to live, it is also known for being home to the most wonderful array of small artisan businesses t …
Once a stock is on the up, can you ride on its coat tails to enjoy better returns? Investment research experts Dimensional explore whether chasing momentum fits into a sensible investment strategy. By Wes Crill, PhD, Head of Investment Strategists and …
When you need expert help in making sense of your finances, who do you turn to – a financial adviser or a financial planner? Aren’t they the same thing? Not quite. Some advisers may call themselves financial planners, and while the terms are often used …
The inflation rates referenced in this blog were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change. There’s no avoiding the headlines about rising inflation. Now that it’s reached over double the Bank of England’s target – hitting 4.2% in Oc …
The central theme of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget was greater investment in UK PLC as part of the government’s long term economic plans and priorities. This included £11.5 billion investment in 180,000 new affordable homes, and a Levelling Up …
An article from our investment partners Dimensional: The pandemic snuck up on investors. On December 31, 2019, the government in Wuhan, China, confirmed that dozens of people were being treated for a new virus. China reported its first death from the v …
During recent lockdowns, our worlds have generally got smaller. As we’ve been restricted to our homes and local areas, we’ve had to adapt how we shop, relax, exercise, travel and even work. Spending more time at home has given rise to a few key trends. …