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About Estate Capital
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What our clients say
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Our client stories
We recently invited a few of our clients to share their own experiences of working with us so that you can see how our advice works in practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Advice Services & Fees
Our fee structure is designed to offer loyal clients a reward for growing their wealth through us.
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Meet the Team
Led by Chartered Financial Advisers – supported by a team of market analysts, researchers, investment managers and technical administrators.
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Our History
How our business has grown.
Financial Advice
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Financial Services
Make better-informed financial decisions that are right for you.
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Clear Financial Advice
Make better-informed financial decisions that are right for you.
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Wise Investment Advice
Make better-informed investment decisions that work for you.
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Helpful Retirement Planning
Have confidence in your pension and peace-of-mind to enjoy life now.
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Beneficial Retirement Choices
Have confidence in your pension and peace-of-mind to enjoy life now.
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Pension Transfer Guidance
Understand your options, take control and achieve your objectives.
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Avoiding Inheritance Tax
Help your children inherit more and give them the best future possible.
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Family Protection
Ensure your financial security for when you might need it most.
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Business Protection Assurance
Ensure your financial security for when you might need it most.
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Funding a Good Education
Plan ahead and give your children the very best head-start in life.
Wealth Management
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Wealth Management
Co-ordinate your investments, grow capital and increase your income.
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Building Wealth
Co-ordinate your investments, grow capital and increase your income.
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Investment Outlook
Understand some of the rationale behind our investment selections. We pride ourselves on the level of research we undertake when selecting investments for the Estate Capital portfolios.
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Investment Management
Maximise your returns with a level of risk you’re entirely comfortable with.
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Trustee Responsibility
Make the most of your trust assets.
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Discretionary Investment Management
Consider an alternative investment strategy.
Resource Library
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Resource Library
Our resource library may help you with any financial issues you may have.
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Media Resource Library
Our media library provides details of our video and press coverage.
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Archive Library
Our resource archive library will help you with any financial issues you may have.
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Finance Glossary
This section includes a summary of common finance and investment terms, phrases and their definition.
Investment Portfolios
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Investment Portfolios
Learn why our portfolios consistently outperform industry benchmarks.
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Defensive Portfolio
You prefer to take a small amount of risk to achieve modest or relatively stable returns. You accept there may be some short term fluctuations in value.
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Cautious Portfolio
You accept some risk & aim for a reasonable return. You accept the risk of a small to moderate loss with modest yet frequent fluctuations in value.
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Conservative Income Portfolio
You don’t seek risky investments but don’t avoid them either. Your aim is a longer term return. You accept modest yet frequent fluctuations in value and the risk of a moderate loss.
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Conservative Alpha Portfolio
You don’t seek risky investments but don’t avoid them either. Your aim is a longer term return. You accept modest yet frequent fluctuations in value and the risk of a moderate loss.
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Balanced Beta Portfolio
You are aiming for higher long term returns & accept poorer performance. You accept the risk of a greater than moderate loss.
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Balanced Income Portfolio
You are aiming for higher long term returns & accept some sustained periods of poorer performance. You accept the risk of a greater than moderate loss.
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Balanced Alpha Portfolio
You are aiming for higher long term returns and accept significant fluctuations in value. You accept the risk of a greater than moderate loss.
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Speculative Beta Portfolio
You are aiming for higher long term returns and accept significant fluctuations in value. You accept the risk of a moderately significant loss.
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Speculative Alpha Portfolio
You are aiming for higher long term returns and accept frequent, significant fluctuations in value. You accept the risk of a significant loss.
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Inheritance Tax: How does the UK compare internationally?
Budget Summary
Investment market update: September 2024
The Eurozone has not grown at all in 2023.
The worst of China’s property crisis is over.
India recorded year on year GDP growth of 7.8% in Q3.
An escalation in the conflict in Gaza could hit oil prices.
UK business is hoping that the BoE will turn to support the economy.
Markets have rallied on the signs that borrowing costs have peaked.
Joe Bidens economy is booming?
UK interest rates are expected to start to fall from May next year.
Inflation is expected to progress towards 2% in both Europe and USA.
The US is looking overpriced.
Pension savers received a huge boost.
Perhaps there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
US rising inflation looks to have peaked.
Stock markets are not expected to deteriorate much more.
Xi is in total control of China.
We are just starting to see improvements in equity and bond markets.
At this stage an overshoot is as likely as a pivot.
Investment losses of 25% are not associated with government gilts.
UK base rates are expected to hit 4.5%.
Markets are pricing in further rate rises.
Stagflation is haunting Europe.
A period of stagflation is now a real outcome.
Our investment portfolio selections for Winter/Spring 2022.
Japanese earnings growth could soon outstrip the USA.
US inflation has hit 6.2%
Bonfire night brings sparkle to the stock market!
The Journey to Net Zero
Winter is Coming
The Bank of England delay a rate rise.
How has it gone so badly wrong for India?
We expect a good 2021 recovery.
Pfizer costs $14.70 per jab while Astra Zeneca is $2.15
The average property price in Wales is up 8.4%.
This is the most ambitious spending plan in decades.
The IMF expect global growth to hit 6% this year.
US growth is now predicted at 6.5% for 2021.
Our portfolios have been caught by a twin migration.
Spring Budget Newsletter
We have suffered a correction.
Despite lockdown, there is growing confidence in the UK.
The next Brexit Deal is the important one.
All Governments are under pressure to deliver the vaccine.
The smart money is going clean and green.
Where do we go from here?
Joe Biden has been confirmed as President elect of the USA.
The long-term outlook for oil is one of decline.
Investment Grade bonds have been a credit market attraction.
Have the pollsters got the US election wrong again?
The UK and EU are targeting Mid November to get a trade deal agreed.
This second wave could be twice as lethal as compared to the first.
We collectively owe £2.06tn
Stock markets took fright this week just ahead of Halloween.
Investors are expecting a Biden victory next week.
What can we expect from President Joe?
Equity Markets enjoy healthy gains.
Britain’s V shaped recovery is coming under pressure.
Markets are suffering from altitude sickness.
The Financial system is awash with liquidity.
We share one other common outcome of conflict.
US-China trade negotiations restart.
The start of our journey to normality.
The S&P 500 is up 31%
Has the lock down gone on too long already?
A great act of social discipline.
Oil is left unwanted.
A show of EU solidarity?
Gilead to the rescue?
An update on recent investment portfolio performance.
The USA has turned a corner.
The political stakes could not be higher.
We expect markets to continue their recent rally
We are not out of the woods yet.
Lessons from the Great Financial Crisis
The news is starting to improve and so are markets
What happens from here?
The global political will seems to be there.
More better news than bad
Have we found a floor?
Lessons from 1917?
Governments to the rescue?
Advice for investors
Markets endure their worst week since 1987
Spring Budget 2020 Summary
Oil price falls adds to stock markets pressures
COVID-19 and the reaction of markets to pandemic fears.
Senior Management and Certification Regime
Concerns over the spread of the coronavirus are escalating
A mistake by the Fed affects everyone
The long running unrest has hit business confidence
Japan’s working population peaked in 1992
The Eurozone has underperformed amongst the major economies
Wall St has shaken off concerns of an imminent recession
Phase 1 will be a cease fire and reduction in hostilities
Mrs Sitharaman has cut corporation taxes to 22%
Falling yields has resulted in strong gains in bond markets
The Fed is now much more supportive
A deal in January can give the UK a Brexit bounce
12th Annual Croquet Tournament 2019
Jerome has recognised a policy error
Late cycle, but not end of cycle
Some recession indicators have flashed
Big Tech is continuing on a role
A record 32.7 million people are in work
Mario where is your big bazooka?
Brexit is not Europe’s main problem
Japan’s growth forecast has been downgraded
US$10tn of sovereign credit had yields below zero
Governments have bought 650 tonnes of gold bullion
We think a rate cut is likely in July
A lesson that Kent County Council should consider
Why choose a Chartered Financial Planner?
Happy New Tax Year!
Estate Capital launches new website
Our portfolios are now fully invested
The Residence Nil Rate Band – An Overview
Investors are becoming more confident about a Brexit deal
Thank you for helping us make the top 100
The world has re-mortgaged
A changing world
Global growth downgraded
Who holds the Trump card?
The biggest risk to the US economy?
Too big to fail and too big to bail?
Oil Wars
China introduces targeted stimulus
Japan looks good value
India is still a growth story
The growth of tech deals
The impact of online shopping
Defending portfolios.
When the fog has lifted.
This deal or no Brexit?
Easy Money
Red October
Money Purchase Annual Allowance
Budget - The Key Points
Will the Fed reassess its strategies?
A case of good news actually being seen as bad
A hard affair?
A rather soft affair.
The world has started to slow.
Big tech offering big growth?
Analysts continue to be positive about the US.
10 year Treasury Bonds have risen above 3%.
A trade deal looks the most likely outcome.
Retirement as early as 52!
32.25 million people are in work in the UK
Growth is expected to be slower but more stable.
Analysts are very bullish about Japan
Oil prices hit US$80pb
ISA and Pension Limits
We continue to take a cautious stance.
Complacency is probably the crucial factor in this correction.
Is this an end to the raging bull?
A €50bn divorce bill?
The possible impact of a No Deal
The UK economy is slowing but still doing well
We are still waiting for wages to rise
The All Property Index yield remains at 5.1%
European growth exceeds the UK
Trump wants a less regulated and less taxed America
Asian stock market growth has impressed
Will China succeed in restricting credit and pollution?
The Nikkei 225 hits new highs
Oil prices rise on global demand
Investors see better value in equity over gold
Government bonds are unattractive at current prices
Have we have found a new equilibrium in £-sterling?
Quantitative Easing will start to be removed soon?
A hung parliament for Prime Minister May
FTSE 100 has hit new all-time highs
Jobs in the City.
The Game of Brexit
The future for UK free trade agreements
The nationalist tide may now have peaked.
What is happening to the Trump bump?
The build-up of debt cannot be sustainable
Asian equity markets have enjoyed a good 2017
India has a sustainable growth rate of 6%-7% pa
Congratulations Liam and Jodie!
The impact of monetary tightening.
The Birth of LISA
The Last Spring Budget!
European Political Risks
UK employment levels are at their highest ever
Brexit Payment
Are Equities Over Priced?
Strong equity growth has continued
Japan is relying heavily upon export acivity
Is free trade under threat?
Portfolio Selections - January 2017
Bond investors are betting on a rate rise
Are markets bracing for a ‘President Trump’?
The markets are expecting a hard Brexit
Goodbye No 10 - Hello No 7
Emerging Markets
Where next for the UK?
The US is getting close to full employment
What Next for the UK and EU?
The Impact of Brexit
Portfolio Selections - July 2016
Market Reaction to the Brexit Vote
What Next for the UK and EU after Brexit?
The Impact of Brexit - Leaving the EU
Update on approaching Referendum
Pensions Changes
Our De-Risk Portfolio Recommendations
What would Brexit mean to Markets?
Fed rate rise anxiety has returned
9 key points to consider over Brexit
The birth of Lifetime ISA
UK Budget 2016
Budget Summary
U Turn From Chancellor
Investment – “actually things are not so bad”
Countdown to Pension Legislation Changes
End of Tax Year
Pension Tax Relief
The benefits of low cost oil are yet to be felt
Personal Savings Allowance
Marriage Allowance
Janet all eyes are again on you
New Portfolio Selections – January 2016
Latin America – A Poor Performer in Q3
Ireland has Become the Eurozone's Star Performer
Pensions - Lifetime Allowance
Change to Pension Funding
Autumn Statement 2015 – what it means for you
Banking Reform
The economic impact of the EU referendum
The challenges of global demographics
Income and life expectancy
Dividend Tax Credit Change
National Insurance Employment Allowance
Top 100 Companies in South West Wales 2015
Janet has a big decision to make on Thursday
Introduction of National Living Wage
New pension contribution rules
The US$ will “go through the roof”
Main Residence Nil Rate Band and Existing Nil Rate Band
Annual Croquet Tournament
Budget July 2015 - The devil is in the detail
US Shale Oil Industry has yet to Capitulate
Russia has Done well to Avoid a Real Collapse
Latin American Markets Under Pressure
The Fortunes of the BRIC Economies are Diverging
Emerging Markets Offer Good Long Term Value
New Portfolio Selections – July 2015
A New Balanced High Income Portfolio
Sterling has Soared After the UK General Election
The End of a 30 Year Bond Bull Market
A Positive Outlook for Japan
Domestic Consumption is the Core Investment Case
The Real Greek Tragedy
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