This month it seems appropriate to touch upon your attitude to investment risk.

Although we seem to be verging on the edge of a sustainable market recovery, Argyle continue to take a cautious stance… particularly as it remains unclear what the medium to long term effects will be in connection with the UK's massive national debt.

Human nature tends towards optimism and now that portfolio's are beginning to look healthy again, it is natural to start putting the worries of the financial crisis behind us.

However, it is prudent to reflect on how you were affected by recent events within the world’s banking system? Whilst some may shrug their shoulders and look forward to better times, others have been fundamentally affected by the huge drops in value!

We continue our research into the best investment funds and our annual review of your particular circumstances will ensure that we share the same objectives. In normal times this should ensure that disappointments are few and you remain on track to meet your financial goals.

We will also continue to keep you as informed as possible… with regular newsletters and even more frequent portfolio reviews. One of our objectives is that you should enjoy a better understanding of your finances and we are always more than happy to discuss issues such as your attitude towards risk and any personal timescales.