Given the recent volatility in stock markets I thought it timely to write to you about a number of things fundamental to investing.

Given the likelihood of increased volatility in 2015 due to ending of QE in US, possibility of higher interest rates in UK and US, higher equity valuations, dramatically falling oil prices, and geo-political tensions, I thought it useful to remind valued clients of 6 Common Mistakes Investors Make.

Welcome to my last Investor News for 2014. I have titled the report ‘Is Tranquillity Coming to an End?’ The first bit of the report addresses the experience of the world’s stock markets over recent years, and asks the question whether the period of relative calm that stock markets have experienced is likely to end sooner rather than later. In the second part I have, as usual, selected my ‘Best Picks’ for investments in each category depending on your Risk / Return profile. I have listed some of my currently preferred funds, according to their risk profile. I am more than happy to provide additional information on these funds, so feel free to give me a call if you want more information.