Raúl Rendon
Market fluctuations in August
Historically, the month of August has been associated with volatility. Some attribute this to the low levels of trading on the market, which accentuate the fluctuations in asset prices. The truth is, though, that a record number of events with an impact on the markets have occurred in this month.
How to control one's emotions and avoid making hasty decisions
Periods of panic and/or euphoria bring to mind the recurring question of how to control one's emotions and avoid making hasty decisions. There are no general recipes for this because everyone has their own personality shaped through their experience, knowledge, etc. For example, a person who likes extreme sports will have a different concept of risk than, say, someone who likes more traditional sports.
The world after COVID-19
The expectation of global synchronised growth, that was gaining traction at the beginning of the year, has been removed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led various authorities worldwide to impose extreme measures to mitigate the impact of the virus.
Is there an opportunity with equities?
Only last summer did we mention, with a hint of irony, the "imminent collapse of equities" based on a deluge of headlines and news that pointed to an impending market correction.
In the current environment, should I sell or keep my investments?
It is not surprising that this climate generates doubts or reflections, and this question seems valid: Should I keep my investments or should I sell and leave? In reality, there is no simple answer since there are nuances and opportunity costs that imply different responses depending on the investment profile.
Are we facing the imminent collapse of equities?
We are actually reading, in websites specialised in financial activity, about the imminent collapse of the equity indices or the divergence between the macroeconomic situation and the U.S. indices, which are close to record highs. What future is there for equities?
Sustainable financial investment: Plastic waste treatment
Sadly, plastic debris has become frequent in marine life, where plastic is found in the stomachs of cetaceans, birds, and fish
How do you reconcile financial investment goals with sustainable development goals?
In 2015, the UN adopted a Sustainable Development agenda setting 17 goals that consider in aggregate terms the social, economic and environmental approach that together seek to end poverty and hunger, protect the planet and ensure that humanity enjoys peace and prosperity.
Is technology a profitable investment?
The digital population growth is a condition that will define the world, not only in business, but in politics and investment. The changes in the generations and the access that each of these had to technology defines the financial scenario and the form that the growth dynamics will take on a global level.
The peculiar year for equity
This has obviously been a peculiar year, with differentiated movements; equities have been range-bound in the US, but sustained sharp corrections in other markets.
The investor's chief problem
“The investor's chief problem, and even his worst enemy, is likely to be himself” This phrase of Benjamin Graham (considered to be the father of 'value investing', is without a doubt what has stuck with me for a long time and that I try to remember often.
How emotions affect investment decisions?
Our emotions influence our decisions. It is vital therefore that we analyse how emotions impact investment decisions, and according to our investor advice and the favourable market indicators, we can reach success when investing.
A world with clean energy
Different opinions exist regarding the causes of climate change: Some experts state that temperature increases are a normal part of the Earth’s cycle, whilst others interpret this phenomenon as man’s doing.
Investing in summer: A threat or an opportunity?
One of the frequent sayings on the stock markets is sell in May and go away, in allusion to the volatility on the equity markets in the summer period, a situation that begs us to ask if, in this period, the markets could undergo some kind of turbulence or volatility.
