Geopolitical shocks often produce more noise than lasting damage and attempting to predict short-term headlines is rarely a reliable investment strategy. Over the long run, the bigger risk is often not the headline itself, but reactive decisions that interrupt compounding. A diversified portfolio is built to withstand moments like this, and the evidence consistently favours discipline over drama. 

I’m sure you’ve seen the weekend’s developments in the Middle East and the subsequent market reaction. Events of this nature naturally create concern and can prompt questions about what it means for your investments. We’d like to share a measured perspective on the situation and reaffirm the principles guiding our approach.

Look around and it’s easy to see why investors feel conflicted. Many markets have been strong, yet AI-linked shares draw both excitement and concern, and geopolitics remains noisy. When uncertainty is high and outcomes feel wide, “later” can sound prudent: raising cash, reducing exposure, and waiting for the picture to sharpen.