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Volatility: The Investor’s Forgotten Friend

As we wind down to a time that will, for many, be filled with family, special celebrations, and rest, let us reflect on a few lessons we’ve taken from 2024.

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The Stock Markets

(Updated January 2025)

The key benchmark you should care about is achieving all of your financial and life goals and not running out of money.

The Unimportant Numbers – 1 Month

Monthly figures are a distraction from your long-term goals, we’ll help you avoid the noise.

The Important Numbers – 30 Years

Investing in the Great Companies of the World has produced life-changing returns for the disciplined and patient investor.

Inflation – The Real Enemy (Updated January 2025)

The number one enemy of the long-term investor is the financial dragon called inflation (the silent but steady increase of prices over time).

The only sane definition of money is purchasing power, and over the last 30 years, inflation in the UK has almost halved the value of your money.

But an investment in the global share market has consistently provided protection from this enemy.

RATIONAL OPTIMISM

The media is not a friend of the disciplined and patient investor. Whether it’s on TV, Print or Online, the media prefers to focus on short-term returns, market predictions, and negative news. Which is not suitable for a long-term investor.

Below are the stories, podcasts, and images which we wanted to share with you this month, which are uplifting, interesting and informative.

These links below will take you to articles on other websites.

Interesting News

We present the following as an antidote to the onslaught of negative news.

Further Reading

Here are some articles you may find interesting this month.

Listen & Watch

  • ​​​Money’s Resignation Letter (Apple Podcasts)
    We often ask money to provide things it simply can’t.
  • The 4 phases of retirement
    By interviewing hundreds of retirees, Dr. Riley Moynes has discovered a framework that can help make more sense of this challenging chapter of our lives.
  • Blueprint for 2025: Planning Your Best Year Yet!
    Whether you’re aiming to advance your career, enhance your well-being, or embark on new personal endeavours, Warren and Paul provide the strategic insights and practical tools you need to construct a fulfilling and prosperous 2025.

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