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Hi JQ74, Ive discussed how markets move when uncertainty flares up and how quality rebounds. I would say that there hasn't been a noticeable dip and YTD overall we are doing very well. Nearly all other external portfolios im looking at are red and most of ours are positive. On communication, unless we have a specific need to contact you we generally don't, rather, relying on any Direct Clients to use the forum, the dashboard and contact us if they need assistance, guidance etc. No one can say what the market will do day to day however over decades when wars start, volatility increases for a period. As mentioned we have, so far been relatively unscathed. This is due in part to the USD which is seen as secure in uncertain times. I can also say with confidence that the businesses we invest in are largely unaffected notwithstanding longer term impacts from inflation and energy costs if the situation persists but even so that would be very small. It would be a concern if we held hospitality or infrastructure assets in the Gulf-we dont have any exposure. If you want to discuss anything I'm happy to set up a call, alternatively you can email us: support@cobensdirect.co.uk Regards Adam

@Adam-Kay said in Tech changes: OT-the US just reported 4% growth in gdp. The biggest cut to the deficit in 10 years. Remind me what direction UK GDP is going in? We really are screwed in this country, aren't we.

It's a pretty consistent pattern of late. Strong intra quarter and sell the news. The bottom line is the MSFT result was solid, circa 20% growth. I'm happy enough. The tech portfolio so far today is weathering the bumps well imo. And we sit at an all time high so a bit of volatility is manageable . Unlike some tech portfolios I know which are getting thumped One other thing-quality always comes back!

Adam, Nik You both have urgent emails on this

quai undertaking maintenance.

It’s probably just anticipating Trump being Trump every few minutes

FYI: PNL changes for yesterday: Equity +2% Tech +0.18% Lifestyle +0.67%

Cheers Nik No urgency at all, I have another question, I shall ping off an email to you in the morning again no urgency on it

I'd expect significant tinkering with pension allowances and relief rates and some kind of cap on ISAs - possibly a cap on maximum lifetime contributions or a cap on allowed value after which you can't make any more contributions. Too many people have too much money for themselves and large numbers of people are in need of (more) state support, or so our political overlords think. The money therefore needs to be taken from the former and given to the latter.

Ok sure, send it over

@Adam-Kay said in Dashboard performance charts.: J, I wish you’d mentioned this a while ago. [image: 1740153593731-screen-shot-2025-02-21-at-15.56.38.png] Crumbs. That's not shabby.

Touche, I would expect the main focus to be 'Jensen Huang sporting a Tom Ford lizard skin effect jacket which retails at £8,000 and recently purchased two new G650 jets which retail at £60M each before options'

@Adam-Kay Thanks, the immediate problem (in my mind) has been resolved. It's now a different problem, which I trust that Nik is resolving off line. Thanks for lowering my blood pressure with the reassurances about the legitimacy of the e-mail. That was my main concern. G

I'll second that - good video. Thanks for the link.

Thanks both

All in sync today

@Dangermouse The current indication is that beneficiary pensions within a DB scheme will be classed as outside the estate. Given that they are paid as income and taxed in the hands of the recipient as income there is already tax claimed on this benefit. It is also likely that an annuity with ongoing beneficiary payments after death would also be treated as outside the estate. The main "target" is unused pension pots that at the moment pass as a tax free lump of cash on death before 75. Cheers

Noted. We will put it together