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The Analyst

Trousers first, then shoes

Trousers first, then shoes

by | Jun 12, 2020

Why understanding the sequence of investment returns is so important For investors, the order in which returns arrive can make the difference between success and failure. Imagine...

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Investor's Notebook

The Alpha Bet

The Alpha Bet

by | Jun 10, 2020

One of the first things that we learn in life is the alphabet.  Through it, we form words and are able to communicate with one another using a common...

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The Fund Manager

Ruffer Investment Review

Ruffer Investment Review

by | Jun 9, 2020

Coronavirus was the catalyst for the market turmoil, but it was the pathology of the financial world, and its interaction with the markets – not a prediction of a pandemic –...

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The Analyst

The Plight of the Policymaker

The Plight of the Policymaker

by | Jun 3, 2020

The policy response to COVID-19 has been extreme by most past standards. A simple look at the data tells us where we are concerning the past. What caused this response - I will...

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Investor's Notebook

Seeing beyond the product

Seeing beyond the product

by | May 28, 2020

Real estate is the embodiment of the tangible. Its substance gives us a sense of security and durability, and this applies to both private residential and commercial real estate....

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The Macro View

What next for gold prices?

What next for gold prices?

by | May 27, 2020

The rise in gold prices to $1750 an ounce, as I write, makes impeccable macroeconomic sense. After all, the Federal Reserve has increased its balance sheet by 65% since March...

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