Alan

Alan has over a decade of experience in share investing and was part of the investment team at a prominent multinational equity mutual fund.

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Alan

The paradox of fund manager marketing

Marketing is what brings in the money for a fund manager. Yet it's also arguably a leading cause of underperformance!

January 11, 2021

Buy low sell high: more dangerous than useful

The adage "buy low sell high" sounds so obvious. Yet trying to implement it may do more harm than good.

January 11, 2021

The dangers of chasing fund manager performance

Why not just buy the fund manager with the best past performance track record?

January 11, 2021

How do fund managers come up with best ideas?

How do fund managers come up with their best ideas? We ask some of the best in the industry.

January 11, 2021

The problem with high conviction best ideas funds

You need conviction to outperform. But conviction can kill you, if you're wrong.

January 11, 2021

The speed imperative: why great investment ideas aren't around for long time

Everyone wants a great investment idea in their portfolio. But they don't come around as often as you think.

January 11, 2021