Insights

Articles and reflections

We like to keep things simple and straightforward. But the world is complex and requires thoughtful reflection.

Since 1987, the firm has published occasional articles each year on topics of general investment interest. We continue to share our thoughts and insights here.

Please note that the views expressed in these articles and videos reflect the view of their author at the time of publication and should not be regarded as advice or an offer or solicitation to conduct investment business.

24th October 2025

AI, the peak of the hype cycle?

AI is constantly in the news but is it getting more attention that it deserves? And if so, how should we invest our clients’ money?

22nd April 2025

Company insights: Sonova

Demographic change is one of the most predictable long-term trends and it's driving growth in the hearing aid industry. With hearing loss set to affect 700 million people by 2050, demand is rising. Sonova, a …

1st April 2025

Company insights: ASML

At McInroy & Wood, we focus on the essential technologies behind major innovations. ASML, a Dutch leader in chip-making equipment, plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence by enabling the production of the world’s most …

26th February 2025

Investing in innovation: why we look beyond the headlines

While our limited exposure to the headline-grabbing companies might suggest an absence of cutting-edge technology stocks, we prefer to survey a broader horizon of long-term opportunities.

31st January 2022

Investment thinking - January 2022

Inflation is proving more stubborn than central banks had envisaged, as supply shortages and higher energy costs feed through into retail prices. In this video, Tim Wood and Guido Bicocchi discuss our strategy for navigating …

25th February 2021

Preserving capital in a time of bubbles

Following the previous year’s rebound in Tech stocks, Tesla and Bitcoin there is much discussion of ‘investment bubbles’. We discuss why markets might be seen as “bubbly” and how we are positioning portfolios in light …

3rd February 2021

Investment webinar - February 2021

One year on from COVID-19 the vaccine roll-out begins. As the nation returns to normality, we are cautiously optimistic. Our Investment Team share our views on the future of the economy with a focus on …

1st December 2016

Trust - bond markets signal that all is not well.

Our piece last April referred to the risk posed by ‘nations turning in on themselves’. Despite the danger, that is what seems to be happening. So far, equity markets are ignoring the threat. Recent bond …

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