Securing better-value fees is one of the most powerful moves you can take to make sure your wealth grows as strongly as it can, but there is still too little appreciation that net returns are the figures to pay attention to.

Developing your best instincts as an investor can be a long journey, leaving us prey to behavioural biases, knee-jerk reactions and other “sins” along the way that may cost dearly in terms of returns.

Most people are drawn to professional wealth management by the promise of superior investment returns. But without peer group comparisons it can be difficult to get a true picture on performance.

Most people are drawn to professional wealth management by the promise of superior investment returns. But it can be notoriously difficult for investors to find reliable figures to make comparisons from – a problem we aim to solve.

Thematic investing is capturing investors’ imaginations and helping right some of the world’s big problems, but it’s essential to invest for good returns, rather than just a good “story” alone.

There is comfort in the “Balanced portfolio” label, but which assets should be included – and in which proportions – are vexed questions. Many investors could be taking on far more risk than they realise.