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June 14, 20266 min read

Why Global Equity Valuations Still Look Reasonable Despite the Rally

After months of strong gains, many investors worry equity markets are overextended. A closer look at forward price-to-earnings ratios across regions, earnings growth trajectories, and the interest rate backdrop suggests the picture is more nuanced than headlines imply. We break down what the numbers actually say — and where the genuine pockets of risk remain.

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June 13, 20265 min read

Bond Market Opportunities as the Rate Cycle Turns: A Practical Guide

With central banks across developed markets signalling the end of their hiking cycles, fixed-income investors face a pivotal moment. Duration risk, credit spreads, and the yield curve are all shifting. This guide explains how different types of bonds respond to rate cuts — and how to position a fixed-income allocation accordingly.

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The Case for Low-Cost Index Funds in a Volatile Environment

Passive investing continues to outperform the majority of actively managed funds over long time horizons. We explore the data, examine factor exposures, and explain why costs matter more than many investors realise.

June 12, 2026 · 4 min
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REITs in 2026: An Alternative Route to Property Exposure

Direct property ownership is beyond reach for many investors. Real estate investment trusts offer a liquid, diversified alternative — but not all REITs are equal. We compare sectors from logistics to healthcare.

June 12, 2026 · 5 min
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Digital Assets as a Portfolio Allocation: What the Research Shows

A growing body of academic research examines the role of Bitcoin and other digital assets in diversified portfolios. The findings are nuanced — and not uniformly positive. Here is an honest reading of the evidence.

June 11, 2026 · 5 min
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Emerging Market Stocks: Opportunity or Value Trap?

EM equities trade at deep discounts to developed market peers. Structural growth stories in India, Indonesia, and parts of Latin America are compelling — but currency risk, governance, and liquidity deserve careful consideration.

June 11, 2026 · 4 min
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How Inflation Shapes Long-Term Investment Returns Across Asset Classes

The relationship between inflation and asset returns is more complex than conventional wisdom suggests. We examine historical data across equities, bonds, commodities, and real estate going back to the 1970s.

June 10, 2026 · 6 min
Fixed Income

Understanding Duration Risk: A Practical Primer for Bond Investors

Duration is the single most important concept for fixed-income investors — and one of the most misunderstood. This primer explains it in plain terms, with worked examples and implications for current market conditions.

June 10, 2026 · 4 min

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