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Making Money from Fear….
The Volatility Index, or VIX, shows the market's expectation of 30-day volatility. It is constructed using the implied volatilities of a wide range of S&P 500 index options. It is [...]
Timing the Markets Part 2
On the 29th of February we stated that, whilst we act as medium to long term investment advisers, we still like to ensure that we are getting our client's invested [...]
Timing the Markets
As financial planners we are advising our clients on medium to long term investment, however, we still like to get clients invested at the most opportune time where possible. Please [...]
Most Expensive City to Live?
With Tokyo holding the top spot for the world's most expensive place to live for many years Zurich, in Switzerland, has now taken over that coveted position. According to the [...]
200 Day Moving Average..EURO/USD Forecaster
The 200 SMA (simple moving average) indicator is an effective mechanism for gaining insight into the direction that the EURO:USD is likely to travel, over the coming months. EURO:USD [...]
Gold Has Best January for 32 Years
Gold rose 11 percent in January, the largest one-month gain since August 2011 and the largest for the month of January since 1980.
What’s a Homemaker Worth? A Lot More Than You May Think!
Value of Services Provided by Homemakers Estimated at Over $96,000/year Most people grossly undervalue homemakers. But if you place a monetary value on all the tasks undertaken in housekeeping, [...]
Clock Ticking on Greek Debt Deal
As the talks with Greeks creditors continues investor sentiment has fallen as euro zone finance ministers rejected private creditors demands for a 4 percent coupon on new, longer-dated bonds [...]
Oil to Hit $200 a Barrel?
With the continuing esculation of tensions with Iran over it's Nuclear ambitions some commentators are anticpating that if traffic flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, where some 35% of the [...]
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?!
Want to Become a Millionaire? It is Possible... Since the global economic recession, a majority of people are giving savings and investments a higher priority. When it comes to [...]
Greece WILL Default..but In an Orderly Fashion..Says Fitch
Fitch ratings agency have come out and said that Greece, most certainly, will default on it's debt but in an 'orderly manner', though, a disorderly default is not ruled [...]
Holding Physical Gold? Maybe You Should Consider Doing So
Holding physical Gold/Silver/Other precious metals may come in very handy, in the future, if you should need to use a physical asset to pay for a good or service. [...]