It might be tempting to think that investing is just about getting the best possible return on one pot of money. However, goal-based investing, structuring your investment around your specific financial aims, has become a widely-used way of helping people plan their financial futures.
Thinking things through
One of the most significant benefits to a goal-based approach is that it encourages us to think about what we want our money to achieve in a tangible way, across a range of time horizons. No two investors have the same financial aims, and meeting different goals means using a variety of investment strategies.
This approach starts with the investor defining their objectives such as saving for school fees, a child’s wedding, a deposit on a home, a comfortable retirement. These goals then become the building blocks of an investment plan. The information gathered is used to define the right level of savings and the most appropriate mix of funds to meet the investor’s goals and will also take account of all available annual allowances and employ taxation saving strategies too.
Gauging your attitude to risk
Being clear about your goals will make it easier for us to tailor your risk profile to different investments. Each goal may have its own risk tolerance and time horizon. Naturally, over me your goals may change as your life and circumstances change, and your attitude to risk may alter too, that’s why we always recommend regular reviews.
