Investment Performance is a Distraction

By
Steve Rowe
January 22, 2025
4 mins
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By
Steve Rowe
January 22, 2025
4 mins
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Introduction to the Video

When it comes to investing, media coverage often focuses on performance, but financial analyst Louise Cooper argues that fees and charges are the real factor that investors should prioritise. In this insightful discussion, Cooper explains how fees, though often hidden and complex, can significantly erode your long-term investment returns.

The video highlights the compounding effect of fees over decades, which can drastically reduce the value of investments like pensions. Cooper also sheds light on the fund management industry's tactics, from obscuring true costs to overhyping short-term performance, which can mislead investors.

If you're investing for your future or that of your family, this video is essential viewing. It challenges you to look beyond performance and focus on minimising costs to maximise your financial outcomes over the long term.

Disclaimer: This video does not constitute financial advice. We recommend that you speak to a qualified financial planner for advice tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Financial markets may go up or down, and you are not guaranteed a return on your investment. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance.

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