Chadwicks Wealth

8 December 2023

'Sorry, we're cash only!'

The impact of the repeated increases to the interest rates on bond and equity markets has been harsh, leading to declines in asset valuations all while elevating the current returns on cash investments. In light of the current financial environment is it a good idea to switch to cash investments? As the old adage suggests, "cash is king", right? Well, not quite… Investing is a long-term endeavour - a horizon where cash suffers.

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14 July 2023

The Big Picture

The post-Covid period has been a frustrating and often concerning time for investors who have seen poor returns against a backdrop of rising inflation and interest rates. In this note, James Bacon, one of our associate directors, reminds us of the importance of standing back to see the big picture.

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1 June 2023

Buccaneers of The Financial Market

There are many hidden secrets waiting to be discovered and since ancient times, the allure of finding hidden treasure in unchartered territories has captivated the human imagination. Many courageous explorers have ventured into the depths of the ocean to try and unearth these precious treasures, but many have failed. In many ways, financial markets share many conceptual similarities with the ocean - mainly that markets are also deep and liquid. But thankfully, we seem to know a lot more about markets than we do about the ocean.

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2 May 2023

Don't be Amazed - Succession can be Successful!

I’m not really sure if I like mazes. Hampton Court was my nemesis – the grim realisation, as I found myself at yet another dead end, that although I knew there must be a way out there was no guarantee I’d find it.

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