18th October 2023 The world of sustainable investment has exploded. Rarely can one read an investment story without ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) references. Seemingly, every fund manager MPF Ratings meets now includes slides on how ESG factors are considered in their investment decisions. But, if you think the path to sustainable investing is smooth […]
6th April 2023 ACT ONE Husband and wife are sitting in a Japanese restaurant looking over the menu in front of them HUSBAND “Anything on the menu take your fancy?” WIFE “Hmm….not sure, you?” HUSBAND “Err….not sure either. Bento Box perhaps? It’s got a little bit of everything – Edamame, mixed sashimi, tempura, teriyaki salmon,
“Bento Box” [MR MPF Episode 7 6/4/2023] Read More »
30th March 2023 ACT ONE [Camera focused on boss] Boss rubs his chin and looks pensively at the office plans placed in front of him BOSS “Hmm, I’ve no idea. Do I have a choice? Why do I have to choose?” STAFF “Because you’re the boss.” BOSS “That’s no reason to choose. You all must
“Choice or Choose” [MR MPF Episode 6 30/3/2023] Read More »
23rd March 2023 ACT ONE [Camera focused on son] Son appears and sounds a little anxious as he phones his father from his university dormitory SON “Hey Dad, you got a minute?” FATHER “Yep, what’s up?” SON “Just wondered if your company has paid my invoice for the work I did? The money hasn’t landed
“When is a father ever wrong?” [MR MPF Episode 5 23/3/2023] Read More »
16th March 2023 ACT ONE Father is on the phone as son walks into the living room wearing a big smile across his face. Father signals to remain silent as he ends the phone conversation with a worried look. SON [Smile runs away from son’s face] “What’s wrong? Who was that?” DAD “For my personal
“Scam” [MR MPF Episode 4 16/3/2023] Read More »
8th March 2023 ACT ONE Son walks into the living room where mom, holding six boxes of shoes from her shopping trip, and dad are having an argument over who is better with money, men or women? SON “Whoa, whoa, whoa…..what’s going on here!?” DAD “Your mom thinks women are better with money than men.”
“Money can buy happiness” [MR MPF Episode 3 8/3/2023] Read More »
23rd February 2023 ACT ONE Husband walks into the kitchen looking tired and frustrated after a long day at work. Wife greets husband. WIFE “Hi my sweet, you look like you had a long day at the office.” HUSBAND “You’ve got no idea my dear. I need either a pay rise or I need to
“Husbands have no idea” [MR MPF Episode 2 22/2/2023] Read More »
16th February 2023 ACT ONE Son walks into living room to chat. Father puts newspaper and glasses down, shuffles uncomfortably in his chair before looking at his son suspiciously. SON “Dad I can’t afford an apartment deposit, but I’ve an idea.” FATHER “What’s the idea?” SON “Well I also need a car, so I’m thinking
“Quite possibly the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard” [MR MPF Episode 1 16/2/2023] Read More »
9th February 2023 MPF has just recorded is best ever start to a calendar year ever, with average MPF investment returns up over 6% in January and average account balances growing by more than $15,000. In my experience people are tempted to make rash and impulsive decisions, such as, selling in falling markets to cut
“Marginal Gains” – A cyclist’s approach to investing Read More »
2nd February 2023 I’m staring at three red packets received from my uncle has just given me. They’re for my three sons. People tell me I’m “so” lucky. Three boys! I must be proud and doubtless they’ll succeed in life; whatever success really means. Truthfully, I am lucky and I am proud, but mostly I’m stressed –
It’s the lunar new “Year of the Rabbit” and my mind momentarily drifts Read More »
