Christmas Wishes 2011

Dear Santa

We are really looking forward to catching up with you on Christmas Day.   We hope all is well with you and Mrs. Claus, and of course the little ones.   Your reindeer must be getting really excited about this coming Friday’s great big trip.

Hasn’t the year gone by quickly?  But it’s been a dreadful year in New Zealand for so many people, especially those whose properties were devastated in the massive Canterbury earthquakes. May you be able to bring them some much needed happiness this Christmas.

Santa, have you noticed how share markets go up, then down, and then up again?  It makes some investors nervous when it goes down so how about we change it so it only goes up in a nice smooth trajectory.  This way even really conservative investors may be happy to buy shares that pay high dividends.

As financial planners we have a number of special requests for clients.   It would be great if you could bring them their Christmas wishes.   We’ve asked some what they want for Christmas and have received some interesting requests, so we hope you can help.   

Our client’s special requests include making sure that share markets around the world continue to rise. They would also like their fixed interest investments to provide a great return and to make sure that there are no unexpected defaults.  For their property investments, they want their tenants to behave and promptly pay all rent, agree to rent increases and renew their leases.  And they would really like the European Union Countries and the Americans to sort out their economies.

Santa, as you know some people struggle at Christmas because they want their families to have fun and be happy.   Maybe you could arrange for them to have a little extra this year and wipe their credit card debt at the same time.  

What the world really needs Santa is Peace and Good Will amongst all people.  Maybe it should not just be children worshipping you as you do your great deeds amongst all peoples, even the non-believers.  If you can bring peace and good will to all mankind, the world would be a much better place.  It would be the most brilliant Christmas present ever.

Santa, you are an inspiration to people all over the world.   You are generous, create jobs for elves, and have a real affinity for animals, especially reindeer.   Your great work will really be appreciated by the millions of people around the world who have lost their jobs in the economic downturn over the past few years.   Have a great Christmas yourself and a well-earned restful New Year.    If you ever need some investment advice give us a call or drop by, it’s on the house.    We all appreciate your efforts in dealing with these issues.

Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year

Steven & Susan

Disclaimer

Steven Barton (FSP 32663) and Susan Pascoe Barton (FSP 32382) are Certified Financial Planners and Authorised Financial Advisers.  Their initial disclosure statements are available free of charge by contacting them on (07) 3060080 or they can be downloaded from www.pascoebarton.co.nz. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as personalised investment advice.