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Global ETFs: Diversifying Your Portfolio

Imagine building a house but only using bricks from your own garden. Sure, it might work for a while, but you’d miss out on sturdier, more vibrant materials from elsewhere. Investing works the same way. Focusing only on your home market limits your growth potential and exposes you to more risk than you might realise Read More

Emerging Markets: Index Funds vs. ETFs
Oliver Prescott April 28, 2025

Imagine stepping into a bustling street market, vibrant with energy, innovation, and opportunity. You can feel it — the future is being built right in front of you. That’s what investing in emerging markets feels like. These economies — from India to Brazil to Vietnam — offer rapid growth, rising incomes, and dynamic businesses. They’re Read More

International Index Funds: Opportunities Abroad
Victoria Caldwell April 22, 2025

Imagine being invited to a grand buffet — dishes from every country, flavours you’ve never tried, and endless variety. Would you stick to just the bread rolls because that’s what you know? That’s what focusing solely on your home country’s stock market can feel like. You’re missing out on a feast of global opportunities. Today’s Read More

Currency Risk in Global Investments
Henry Blackwell April 12, 2025

Imagine you’re travelling abroad, feeling thrilled at the bargains — until you check your bank statement and realise that the currency exchange rate wasn’t as friendly as you thought. Suddenly, what seemed like a good deal feels a bit painful. The same thing happens with international investing. When you invest in global markets, you’re not Read More