Mike Coop

Jan 10, 2025 | pwmnet.com | Eduardo Arista |Philippe Bolopion |Kristi Nootens |Mike Coop

Latin American wealth is engaging more actively with US markets with growing appetite for dynamic and hands-on strategies. The US has become increasingly attractive to Latin American high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and family offices, seeking stability, growth, and strong legal protection for their wealth.

Nov 19, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Mike Coop |Ali Al-Enazi |Elliot Smither

Data shows identifying undervalued assets has a greater impact on performance than who sits in The White House. Elections are a dangerous time for investors. There is a strong temptation to overreact to campaign rhetoric and there can be an emotional response to changes of leadership too. The recent US elections have been no exception, with markets booming in response to former President Donald Trump’s re-election.

Oct 29, 2023 | morningstar.com.au | Mike Coop

Interest bearing bank accounts and very short-term fixed income securities now offer their highest returns for decades. This is welcome and means that savers are no longer being penalised for being thrifty or risk averse. For over a decade, cash offered miserly returns. Inflation exceeded interest rates, so holding money in cash left savers worse off, in terms of purchasing power.

Oct 23, 2023 | morningstar.co.uk | Mike Coop

Inflation exceeded interest rates, so holding money in cash left savers worse off, in terms of purchasing power. This period of ultra-low interest rates lasted so long that it incentivised greater risk taking, just to offset the impact of inflation and preserve the real value of their capital. Thankfully, this is no longer the case. Over the past 12 months the Bank of England increased base rates by 3% p.a., in contrast to the 3% fall in the inflation rate (CPI Index).

Oct 20, 2023 | professionaladviser.com | Mike Coop

Nothing is certain when it comes to investing. Just like life, everything in investing occurs within a range of possible outcomes. Some of these outcomes might appear more likely than others but actual, accurate forecasting is both incredibly difficult and unreliable. Taking a brief look at just some of the recent market shocks and current trends highlights how hard it is to make accurate predictions.