The Times They are A-Changin’: Reflections on Perceptions
“In you I put All my hope and trust” “Perception is reality” is a commonly cited phrase, often attributed to 1980s American political strategist Lee Atwater. The phrase suggests that…
Active ETFs gather $4.2bn in January to add to their record $1.9trn in 2025 18 February 2026
Actively managed exchange-traded funds have got off to a strong start in 2026 after their record-breaking 2025, attracting $4.24bn (£3.13bn) in net inflows in January, according to data from ETFGI.…
Spring Statement – Comment
With the Spring Statement due next week, comment from Hilesh Chavda, partner at law firm Spencer West LLP: “The UK Spring Statement, due on 3 March 2026, is widely expected…
State of the Union vs State of the Markets: Capital is moving on
Global investors are rotating away from US equities despite President Trump’s stock market optimism in last night’s State of the Union speech, asserts the CEO of one of the world’s…
Vanguard, Invesco and WisdomTree surge in ETF Issuer Power Rankings 2025
Thematic specialists rally as active managers face fresh competition Vanguard, Invesco and WisdomTree soared past rival ETF issuers in 2025 with strong momentum in asset gathering and new launch activity,…
AI scare trade continues to rattle investors, consumers
The AI scare trade, which has hit logistics, software, and wealth management among other sectors in the last few weeks, should not be ignored by investors and consumers, warns the…
Weekly Investment Commentary: Tariff turmoil
In today’s piece, Rupert looks at: Global equities: After three weeks of little overall changes, global equity markets saw a gain last week of 1.2% in local currency terms and…
Investing Basics: Buy-to-Let Investing Explained – Returns, Risks, and Market Realities
Buy-to-let investing remains one of the UK’s most established wealth-building strategies. Property offers something few asset classes can match: a tangible investment capable of generating regular income while holding long-term…
Why India is well placed for recovery after a bruising 2025
India’s recovery story is gaining traction, with easing risks and brighter fundamentals supporting the road ahead. Indian equities had a challenging 2025, with the MSCI India Index returning 3% in…
Are the super investors keeping pace with the magnificent seven?
What Wall Street’s smartest money is buying, holding and quietly dumping…by Jo Groves Show and tell: a phrase that still triggers flashbacks to standing awkwardly at the front of the…