With global share markets falling fast, yet again we have been reminded of the great bogeyman of markets – a crash. Even though most of us only live long enough to see two or maybe three really significant and lasting market crashes, it remains such an...
No one is immune to errors, including the best investors in the world. Fortunately, investment mistakes can provide valuable lessons over time, providing investors an opportunity to gain insights on investing—and build more resilient portfolios. The CFA Institute has compiled a list of the top 20...
Strange times are afoot in financial markets with contradictory assumptions being priced into various asset classes. Here’s a great summary of the confusion investors must contend with at present… Stocks are falling like a recession is coming Oil prices are rising like theres no recession in sight Interest...
Rising inflation brings about concern for many, but Vanguard's time-tested investment philosophy—and a long-term focus—can help any investor navigate choppy waters. What is inflation? Inflation happens when prices rise and purchasing power decreases. This can be the result of a simultaneous high demand for and low supply...
Good advice is valuable. The right words of advice – whether it be from friends or family, business mentor, sports coach – can have lasting impact on the way we lead our lives, manage our businesses. The same holds true for financial advice. The right advice can...
What is behavioral bias? When people make irrational decisions, it’s probably because of some human biases they have. These unconscious errors in our thinking can influence everything from the food we buy to the investments we make. Every day, behavioral bias has a huge impact in...
Investors are increasingly worried about a stagflation economic environment. Stagflation is a hot topic for investors across the globe, including in Australia where inflation hit a two decade high in March by surpassing 5 per cent. According to State Street Global, April witnessed a surge in the stagflation...
As interest rates start to increase after a lengthy period of historical lows, it’s a good time to think about how your money is working for you and whether your investing style and strategy is still in line with your goals. Higher interest rates don’t just...
Backers of 2021’s most-talked-about crypto asset claim that we’re only beginning to see what NFTs can do. If 2021 was the year people started talking about non-fungible tokens (NFTs), 2022 is expected to be the year where they dominate the conversation. Pointing to Mastercard’s recent acquisition of...
Excitement about NFTs is reaching a fever pitch, despite the contradictions. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the world by storm in 2021, but many investors are struggling to wrap their heads around the most important detail. Even if NFTs are traded via the blockchain, they aren’t stored...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares. 
