Inflation — The Biggest Destroyer of Capital

Inflation in the principal developed economies has been a subdued affair for the past quarter-century. But it hasn’t always been so. WILLIAM FRASER discusses inflationary pressures in the world’s developed economies.

Did you Know? Hyperinflation

Hyperinflation describes excessive, accelerating and out-of-control price increases in an economy, at rates typically measuring more than 50% per month. Ballooning money supply coupled with demand-pull inflation (when demand for goods or services exceeds the supply) are the principal causes of hyperinflation.

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Foreword | Issue 55 | 3rd Quarter 2020

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Foord Equity Fund — Benchmark Agnostic

The Foord Equity Fund has a stellar track record but has lagged its index benchmark in the last five years. Lead portfolio manager NICK BALKIN revisits the fund’s value proposition and prospects.

Investment Insight - In Conversation with Dave Foord

Dave Foord talks to Nedgroup Investments’ Rob Johnson about the events that unfolded over the last nine months and what experiences have helped him navigate the current situation.

The More Things Change...

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically and swiftly changed our living routines and operating habits. Future gazers have opined on how much of our daily lives will change permanently. But Foord Singapore analyst JC XUE explains what won’t change and why human nature is the perennial constant.

Investing Through the Noise

Uncertainty levels always feel sky-high when financial markets suffer bouts of extreme stress. It is natural for people to lose confidence in their understanding of how things should work when paradigm shifts occur. Portfolio manager NICK BALKIN presents five investment strategies for dealing with risk and uncertainty.

The massive impact oil and gas have on investors

Resources analyst and portfolio manager, Mike Townshend, explains the seismic change in global oil markets and the impact it will have on investors.

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