22/06/2026
When the pressure is on, instinct isn’t always the best guide - in football or investing.
As the World Cup reminds us, goalkeepers often dive during penalties when staying central might actually be the better option. It’s a natural reaction under pressure.
The same can apply to investing. In a world full of headlines and uncertainty, reacting to short term noise can be tempting, but staying focused on a long term approach has historically proved more effective.
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The value of investments can rise and fall. Positive returns are more likely if you invest for the long term, but this is not guaranteed and you could get back less than you invest.
Anthony Blake Financial Planning is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).
SJP Approved 10/6/2026
