Downside protection – the other side of the return equation
Long-term investment returns are not just about capturing rising markets. Protecting value is the other, sometimes underappreciated, side of the return equation.
4 minute readInsights
Our Insights section curates articles by our Research team with additional contributions from industry experts, academics and authors.
Revolutionising healthcare: The tech innovations shaping your future
Innovative heart treatments, AI-powered surgical robots, and booming wearable tech are transforming patient care. But these advances come with high costs. Can a value-based model balance progress with affordability?
6 minute readLiving in a material world: Why commodities like salt and sand matter more than ever
Six key materials – sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium – have shaped our civilisation. Author Ed Conway tells Investment Manager Lucia Gibbard why physical commodities matter more than ever.
7 minute readTalking Research: Navigating Trump’s Tariffs
Curious about how Walter Scott is charting a course through volatile stock markets? In this podcast, Investment Manager AJ Kyle and Executive Director Roy Leckie delve into three critical areas.
31 minute listenFive investment lessons
Executive Director Roy Leckie reflects on key lessons he has learned throughout a career shaped by an enduring investment philosophy, global travel, and disciplined investing.
5 minute readTalking Research: Fastenal’s frugal formula
How did one man’s prudent attitude in 1967 spark a $44bn business empire? Dr Oriana Beaumont visited Fastenal to understand how it is still driven by its founder’s focus on cost control.
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