November 2023

Market Insights 2023 Q3

For the first quarter of 2023, local equities (DCITR) advanced 4.0%, continuing the positive momentum of last year. Bonds (FABI) and cash (Average MM) were up 1.9% and 1.8% respectively for the quarter. Market ...

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August 2023

Market Insights 2023 Q2

Market Review The second quarter of 2023 was a strong one for domestic investments. Local equities (DCITR) continued to outperform other domestic asset classes, advancing 5.2%. Local bonds (FABI) and cash (Average ...

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April 2023

The Identity of a Pyramid Scheme

What exactly makes a Pyramid Scheme? According to the Consumer Protection Act 2018, it is “where participants in the scheme receive compensation derived primarily from their respective recruitment of other persons ...

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April 2023

Herd Mentality

Herd Mentality in Investing Herd Mentality, or the Bandwagon Effect, is one of the most prevalent phenomena that lead investors to different investing decisions. Investment decisions based on herd mentality ...

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April 2023

Emotional Investing

Although it is easier said than done, emotions do not have a place in your investment journey. A significant portion of portfolio losses are due to emotional decisions made by ...

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