When we invest our money in a fund, stock, or company that shows promising growth prospects over time, we expect our initial investment to generate a return. But what do we do with that return once it reaches maturity? We can cash it out, invest it elsewhere, or spend it ? All options are on the table. But have you ever considered reinvesting it in your initial stake?
Crises follow one after the other, yet Switzerland demonstrates extraordinary resilience. The subprime crisis in 2008, the floor rate in 2015, the pandemic in 2020, how does the country manage – despite the ill-winds – to remain in pole position in the race for GDP per capita? And where does it find the resources needed to start up again when there’s a glitch in the machine? Let’s go over the keys to Swiss success.
Even if we are seeing considerable progress in the area of gender equality, some sectors are still struggling to adapt, with finance and investment being among them. This is especially the case when you are a female investor. At a time when financial independence has become a fundamental requirement for women, their rightfulness is not always a given when it comes to managing their own money, owing to deep-rooted stereotypes.
A safeguard? Performance marker? Investment universe? Marketing argument? What is the real purpose of a benchmark? And what does this notion cover that we find in day-to-day portfolio management as well as at the heart of stock exchanges and markets?
For many months now, inflation has been the primary concern of central bankers and investors. The ever-increasing pressure that it is exerting on capital has led to fears of the capital being eroded. Yet, while the world has more millionaires and billionaires than ever, it is interesting to note that much of this inflation is due to an unprecedented increase in wealth. This increase is feeding a cycle of ultra-consumerism at all levels and poses significant risks to wealthy individuals in terms of wealth preservation and development. Particularly in the uncertain environment that we now find ourselves in.
