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Why short term stock-picking is a gamble… And factor investing is a long-term strategy

A smarter approach to Wealth Management At Clarion Wealth Planning, we take a different approach to building and preserving wealth. Our focus isn’t on quick wins or fleeting market trends—it’s about structuring financial plans that evolve with our clients, ensuring stability and growth through all stages of life. True financial planning isn’t just about making […]

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Why chasing investment trends can undermine your long-term success

As an investor, you know that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. However, when a particular stock is soaring, it can be difficult to ignore the hype and go against the crowd. But the above disclaimer is there for a reason and research shows that jumping on an investing bandwagon is […]

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Clarion Investment Diary – September 2024

The Clarion Investment Committee met on 12 September 2024. The following notes summarise the main points of consideration in the Investment Committee discussions but have been updated to include commentary on recent events and the wider implications for financial markets. Economic, Political and Business Snapshot Economics The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate […]

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Clarion Investment Diary: July 2024

The Clarion Investment Committee met on 18 July 2024. The following notes summarise the main points of consideration in the Investment Committee discussions but have been updated to include commentary on recent events and the wider implications for financial markets. Economic, Political and Business Snapshot Economics An IT outage hit organisations around the world, disrupting […]

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5 crucial considerations to make before you commit to opening the Bank of Family

As a parent or grandparent, you want to give your child or grandchild the best chance of success in life. Helping them financially is one way you can support your children as they transition into adulthood and start their careers. You may be considering opening the so-called “Bank of Family” to help your adult children […]

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Clarion Investment Diary: June 2024

The Clarion Investment Committee met on 13 June 2024. The following notes summarise the main points of consideration in the Investment Committee discussions but have been updated to include commentary on recent events and the wider implications for financial markets. Economic, Political and Business Snapshot Economics US consumer confidence rose in May following three months […]

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Clarion Investment Diary – April 2024

The Clarion Investment Committee met on 18 April 2024. The following notes summarise the main points of consideration in the Investment Committee discussions but have been updated to include commentary on recent events and the wider implications for financial markets. Economic, Political and Business Snapshot Economics UK inflation fell to 3.2% in the 12 months […]

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Celebrating the work of Daniel Kahneman: What his “loss aversion” theory can teach you about investing

It was with sadness that many in the academic and economic worlds learned of the passing of influential psychologist and economist Daniel Kahneman in March 2024. Kahneman, who was perhaps most widely known for his best-selling book Thinking, Fast and Slow, had enjoyed nearly 70 years in academia. In that time he made several significant […]

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Why investing when markets are high may not be as risky as you think

Buy low, sell high. As an investor, you’ve probably heard this maxim before and, on paper, it seems to make a lot of sense. If you buy an investment product at a low price and sell it at a high price, you should make a nice profit. However, it is almost impossible to “time the […]

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