People often ask us why we are called Carbon. One of the reasons is that in its purest form, Carbon takes the form of a diamond. The transparency of this precious commodity appealed to us as we have always sought … Continued

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The intellectual argument between evidence-based investing and the big fund  management companies is an embarrassingly uneven contest. They have their in-house ‘research’ teams (often closely connected to the marketing department), while we, on our side, have some of the greatest … Continued

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Bill Gross, one of the world’s most famous and influential money managers, has retired at the age of 74. A specialist fixed income investor, known as the Bond King, Gross is best known for co-founding Pimco Asset Management, and for … Continued

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The uncertainty associated with the current Brexit debate is proving to be a real distraction for investors. This is understandable because it is very unsettling and markets don’t like uncertainty. This leads to lower share prices and it has a … Continued

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OUR European Tour ambassador Richie Ramsay took time out from a hectic early season schedule to pay a visit to Blairgowrie Golf Club. He delighted members at the renowned Perthshire club, where Carbon enjoys a corporate partnership, by taking part … Continued

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Global stocks have been on something of a rollercoaster ride just lately, with markets trading at, or near, a two-year low. Doubtless many investors, especially those who are close to retirement, are feeling fearful. Fear is a hugely powerful emotion. … Continued

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The broker and fund platform Hargreaves Lansdown has just brought out a list of recommended funds called the Wealth 50, which has received plenty of attention in the financial media. HL used to have a larger list, the Wealth 150, … Continued

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For an invention that has made investing easier, cheaper and more efficient for the masses, index funds receive a surprising amount of bad press. Here are seven common myths about the growing popularity of passive investing that should be taken … Continued

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CARBON’S European Tour ambassador Richie Ramsay endured an emotional finale to the 2018 season when holding onto the all-important playing card hinged on holing his final putt at the Andalucia Valderrama Masters. Now, after a relaxing winter break, the Scot … Continued

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Despite being bombarded by emails and adverts about seasonal sales from retailers, there were no equivalents in the financial press where headlines normally read like, “Investors left reeling as markets tumble” or, “Where next for markets amidst BREXIT turmoil?”. The … Continued

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