Market and Economic overview
Australia Headline inflation rose slightly more than expected in the December quarter. Prices rose 0.7% over the three-month period, the …
Coronavirus and Investors: keep watch, keep calm
Following a very strong start to the year for the markets, the latest flu outbreak has triggered some selling. Given …
Bushfires and the Australian economy
Key points: The bushfires are expected to result in around a 0.4% hit to GDP mainly in the March quarter …
Review of 2019 – Outlook for 2020
Key points 2019 saw growth slow, recession fears increase and the US trade wars ramp up, but solid investment returns …
The impact of falling house prices
Housing is the most important asset owned by the majority of Australian households, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia …
Should I borrow to invest in shares?
Borrowing, or gearing, can help you accelerate your wealth creation. It can allow you to buy assets such as an …
Investment strategies for your super
Your super returns may be doing ok, but could they be better? Being actively involved in how and where your …
How do Managed Funds work?
If you want to diversify your investment portfolio to spread your risk across different asset classes, sectors or geographic markets, …
Five global themes that may impact your investment portfolio
When running a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), it’s important for investors to be aware of some of the key global …
Six cognitive biases that influence how we save, spend and invest money
We like to think we’re rational beings. But the reality is that a lot of our daily behaviour is influenced …