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The allure of popular stocks driven by recent performance or media attention can lead investors to concentrate their portfolios in these companies. The "Magnificent 7" tech giants exemplify this trend. Nevertheless, historical data indicates that many high-growth stocks may fail to outperform the market in the years following their ascent to the top 10 largest U.S. companies. For more common investing mistakes, click here: 3 Common Investing Mistakes | Dimensional https://lnkd.in/dUUfr5kg #HongKong #FinancialPlanning #InvestmentStrategies #expatfinancialplanning #investmentmanagement #investmentmanagementhk #investmentadvisor #financialplanning #financialplannerhk #financialadvisorhongkong #investmentadvicehk #lifecenteredfinancialplanninghk #

New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA)  has issued a warning about a dangerous scam involving deepfake videos that misuse the identities of New Zealand politicians to promote fraudulent investment schemes. These fake endorsements are being spread through multiple websites and ads, often changing names to avoid detection.    Protect Yourself:  🔸Be skeptical of investment opportunities promoted by news stories or ads.  🔸Verify the legitimacy of the source before acting on any financial advice.  🔸Report any suspicious activity to the authorities.    For more details, check out the full warning here:   Deepfake Video Scam Warning ▶️ ▶️ ▶️  https://lnkd.in/extheTx7    Stay informed and stay safe.    #ScamAlert #Deepfake #StaySafe #FinancialSecurity

In Hong Kong’s dynamic and fast-paced world, where time is always in demand, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the many tasks that fill our days. However, mastering your time and having defined goals is key to your personal and financial success.     Read our latest blog to discover how understanding the psychology of goal-setting can help you stay on track and achieve both financial success and personal well-being ▶️▶️ https://lnkd.in/esBXKjJW    #WealthManagement #GoalSetting #Productivity #HongKong #FinancialPlanning #InvestmentStrategies #expatfinancialplanning #investmentmanagement #investmentmanagementhk #investmentadvisor #financialplanning #financialplannerhk #financialadvisorhongkong #investmentadvicehk #lifecenteredfinancialplanninghk

In times of market stress, the instinct to run away might feel like the safest option. It can offer a temporary sense of security, but it can also cause you to miss valuable opportunities by mistaking noise for signal.    On the flip side, mastering the skill of recognising and understanding your emotions can be a game-changer. By developing a better emotional safety valve, you empower yourself to make more informed decisions, even in the face of uncertainty.    This article dives into practical techniques for facing your fears—whether in the market or life in general:  https://lnkd.in/dFnUZng6    Don't let fear hold you back; instead, learn how to harness it for growth and opportunity.    #EmotionalIntelligence #MarketTrends #Mindset #FearlessGrowth   #Investing #BehaviorGap #FinancialPlanning #InvestmentStrategies #FinancialPlanning #expatfinancialplanning #investmentmanagement #investmentmanagementhk #investmentadvisor #financialplanning #financialplannerhk #financialadvisorhongkong #investmentadvicehk #lifecenteredfinancialplanninghk

There's an old saying: people don't go to church expecting an eleventh commandment. They go to reinforce what they've learned. The same goes for the basics of finance.    🖋️ Jason Zweig said it best: "My job is to write the exact same thing between 50 and 100 times a year in such a way that neither my editors nor my readers will ever think I am repeating myself."    Markets are always changing, but solid advice remains the same. Here are some timeless concerns:    Am I going to be OK?  Do I have enough money?  What if markets fall?  What if rates/inflation rise/fall?  What if we go into a recession?  How do I maximise after-tax returns?    Every four years, we also face election-related worries about market volatility and economic impacts. But history shows that predicting market outcomes based on election results is futile.  Past presidents like Obama, Trump, and Biden faced skepticism, yet the economy grew under each of them despite setbacks.    As this article explains, good advice remains steadfast, even when markets and politics fluctuate. 📈:  https://lnkd.in/dFdf8dkx    #FinancialAdvice #Investment #MarketTrends #Election2024 #WealthManagement

Investors naturally seek security and tend to avoid pain. This instinct can create a 'behaviour gap'—the difference between the returns available and the returns actually earned.    In a recent podcast, US financial planner and New York Times columnist Carl Richards delves into this concept  👇 https://lnkd.in/dATzxAre  He shares valuable insights on how to close the behaviour gap to maximise your investment returns.    #Investing #BehaviorGap #FinancialPlanning #InvestmentStrategies #FinancialPlanning #expatfinancialplanning #investmentmanagement #investmentmanagementhk #investmentadvisor #financialplanning #financialplannerhk #financialadvisorhongkong #investmentadvicehk #lifecenteredfinancialplanninghk

With the UK elections just concluded and the US elections around the corner, political and investment advice is everywhere. But should you let politics (and politicians) influence your investment decisions? 🤔     Discover why keeping your financial decisions independent is crucial. 💼💡  👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d_hizEDy    #InvestSmart #Elections2024 #FinancialPlanning #expatfinancialplanning #investmentmanagement #investmentmanagementhk #investmentadvisor #financialplanning #financialplannerhk #financialadvisorhongkong #investmentadvicehk #lifecentredfinancialplanninghk

Have you ever mistaken a cloud for an animal, or seen a face in your food? This is called pareidolia, a totally normal, psychological phenomenon which refers to our tendency to perceive recognisable patterns in random or ambiguous visual stimuli. Our minds are wired to find familiar shapes, even when they're not really there. This ability, once thought to be strange, is actually an evolutionary advantage that helped our ancestors survive and thrive. By quickly recognising patterns, they could identify threats, communicate better, and even develop tools    It may still be helpful in the modern world in some respects, but pareidolia can be very harmful in others, and Investing is a prime example.    The financial markets are extremely complex. So too are the various factors — economic, political, strategic and so on — that cause prices to rise and fall. The markets are also very uncertain. They respond to new information, and news, by definition, is very hard to predict.    Because they’re human, investors dislike complexity and uncertainty. Instead, they crave clarity and predictability. They want the comfort of knowing that either they have the skill and insight required to understand what’s going on and what’s likely to happen in the future, or that they can at least identify somebody else who does.    So they look for patterns, and, even where patterns don’t exist, they convince themselves otherwise because it makes them feel better. "The curious paradox,” the Nobel Prize-winning behavioural finance expert Daniel Kahneman wrote, “is that when we find patterns, we impose our own order on the randomness of life, and often see what we want to see."    In this article, you can learn more about Pareidolia and why investors need to know about it to avoid costly mistakes: https://lnkd.in/eHcSR2FM    #investing #stocks #financialplanning #bullmarket #patience #staycalm #FinancialPlanning #expatfinancialplanning #investmentmanagement #investmentmanagementhk #investmentadvisor #financialplanning #financialplannerhk #financialadvisorhongkong #investmentadvicehk #lifecenteredfinancialplanninghk

A significant political change occurred in the UK last week, as the Labour Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, won the election and gained control of 10 Downing Street and the House of Commons for the first time since 2010.    Election Trends  💹  📊    At Pyrmont Wealth we like evidence. We manage client money in accordance with the data.  And one data set is called factors. There are several different investment factors – markets often under-price good companies, shares that have gone up often continue to do so for a period. And so on. These two factors are called value and momentum.    If you bias your wealth towards these factors, you can boost its chances of growing.  A technology firm called Confluence conducted a thorough historical analysis of factor performance around previous elections. By examining six UK election periods between 2001 and 2019, they've identified key investment trends:    🔍 Key Findings:    🔸Pre-Election Performance:  Value Stocks: Historically, value stocks have outperformed the market in the six months leading up to an election.  Momentum Stocks: Conversely, momentum stocks tend to underperform during this period.    🔸Post-Election Performance:  Value Stocks: Post-election, value stocks often underperform.  Momentum Stocks: Momentum stocks, however, show significant outperformance after the vote.    🔸Size and Quality Factors:  Large Caps: These perform best in the months following an election.  Quality Stocks: Maintain robust performance both pre- and post-election.    📉 Understanding the Trends: Uncertainty and a declining equity risk premium around elections appear to drive these trends. As uncertainty dissipates post-election, a shift from value to momentum stocks is typically observed.    🔎 For tailored insights and to align your portfolio with evidence-based investing strategies after this UK election period, reach out to our wealth management team today.    [email protected]    +852 2598 6777  https://lnkd.in/d_Ya78St    💡For full details Confluence's thorough historical analysis of factor performance around previous elections, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx2xVumA    #WealthManagement #InvestmentStrategy #UKElection2024 #ValueInvesting #MomentumInvesting #LargeCaps #QualityStocks #MarketTrends #EvidenceBasedInvesting   

The S&P 500 has delivered a solid performance in the first half of 2024, boasting a 15.14% gain (including dividends). However, this progress has been marked by a relative lack of volatility, making it a "boring" year for investors. Only 14 trading days have witnessed gains exceeding 1%, and there has been just one instance of a 2% increase. Conversely, downside volatility has also been subdued, with just 7 days experiencing losses exceeding 1%.     This pattern of measured movements in both directions aligns with the historical behaviour often observed during bull markets. Uptrends frequently materialise through gradual, methodical advancements, lacking the dramatic fluctuations that typically capture headlines.    So why should you concern yourself with the characteristics of uptrends and downtrends as a long-term investor? 🤔  As this article explains, https://lnkd.in/d8PWn5vg , it can be helpful to be aware of your surroundings when investing so you aren’t one of those people who overreact when fear or greed are running hot.    Learn more about How Bull Markets work to stay calm and ignore the noise: https://lnkd.in/d8PWn5vg    #investing #stocks #financialplanning #bullmarket #patience #staycalm #FinancialPlanning #expatfinancialplanning #investmentmanagement #investmentmanagementhk #investmentadvisor #financialplanning #financialplannerhk #financialadvisorhongkong #investmentadvicehk #lifecenteredfinancialplanninghk