Now's the time to look for opportunities

After the recent tragic and outrageous events, it is easy for investment management to assume less o...

After the recent tragic and outrageous events, it is easy for investment management to assume less of a priority. It is never easy looking at dealing screens that are flashing red, as solid long-term performance records that have taken years to accumulate are eroded before your eyes. However, we must accept that these situations provide opportunities that will stand us in good stead for the longer term. Everybody's performance will have been hurt over recent weeks but not all portfolios will be as well placed for recovery. At times of crisis, there is inevitably panic and a lack of la...