Making sense of a confusing market
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… Nothing…
A brighter outlook for bonds
Bond investors shouldn’t let the recent past derail their long-term investment strategy. We’re over a month into this new financial year and it’s clear the economic hangover from 2022 is…
High deposit rates, but the case for equities is strong
Investors can currently lock in attractive term deposit rates, however equities are still likely to outperform cash over the longer term. Australia’s headline inflation rate is trending lower as higher…
Investment lessons from the latest earnings season
Tough economic conditions have impacted many ASX-listed companies. But there’s an easy way to reduce exposure risk. Australia’s latest corporate earnings season was always going to be a litmus test…
Why more investors are choosing diversified funds
A growing number of Australian investors are choosing diversified ETFs and managed funds. One of the constants in investing is that investment returns are never constant. It’s quite normal for…
How do interest rates affect your investments?
Interest rates are an important financial lever for world economies. They affect the cost of borrowing and the return on savings, and it makes them an integral part of the…
Investors continue to back bond ETFs
Australia’s ETFs sector edged closer to $150 billion in assets under management by the end of July. Higher interest rates have spurred record investor inflows into fixed income exchange traded…
Four share market volatility indicators to watch
While there’s no share market crystal ball, these real-time volatility indexes provide a gauge on investor sentiment about the future. Daily fluctuations in individual share prices are totally normal, but…
Striking a balance in the new financial year
By doing a few calculations you can determine if your portfolio is still in alignment with your intended strategy and make adjustments if needed. If you’re someone who likes a…
