In 2020 markets were rocked by bushfires, geopolitical tensions and the first waves of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many investors feeling anxious. With a 24‑hour news cycle amplifying every headline, it’s easy to lose sight of long‑term goals. This article explains why constant negative news can erode rational decision‑making and outlines practical strategies to filter […]
Property and share markets are two of the most popular avenues for building wealth in Australia. While opinions are often polarised, the long‑term performance difference between residential property and Australian shares is surprisingly small. This article compares the risk profiles, time horizons and practical pros and cons of each asset class so readers can decide […]
Investing remains one of the most effective paths to long‑term wealth, but jumping in without a plan can be costly. You don’t need to be a financial expert, yet you do need to understand the basics. This piece lays out five critical considerations—ranging from setting an investment strategy to researching the market—to help new and […]
Thinking about debt probably doesn’t spark a positive reaction for most people, but it is something that we will all need to contend with at some point in our lives. Although not all debt is bad, if you’re finding that it’s causing you anxiety or it just seems to keep mounting up by the minute, […]
One of the biggest misconceptions about retirement is that in order to have enough to last the distance, you need to have accumulated a significant amount during your working life. While this is in fact true, it’s not the complete story. In addition to your super, you can continue to generate an income in retirement […]
Einstein has repeatedly said that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. While it may appear complicated, it’s actually a relatively simple concept that can accomplish extraordinary things over time. What is compound interest? Compound interest enables you to earn interest on interest which is accumulated over time. Metaphorically speaking, it’s like planting […]
Investing in shares can be one of the most effective ways to help you create long-term wealth. In fact, in a report published in June 2018, it showed over the 20 years leading up to December 2017, Australian shares returned a solid 8.8% and global shares (hedged) returned 7.4%.1 So, the question remains… how much […]
Key points The China coronavirus outbreak has led to concerns of a global pandemic triggering an economic downturn. Our base case is that the outbreak will be contained allowing share markets and bond yields to rebound. However, uncertainty is high given that the coronavirus is more contagious than SARS albeit with lower mortality. Key to […]
Key points Shares are at risk of a short-term correction or consolidation after a strong run over the last year and with sentiment now very bullish. However, this year should still see good returns for investors as global growth edges up and interest rates remain low. Five key global charts to watch are: global business […]
Key points The bushfires are expected to result in around a 0.4% hit to GDP mainly in the March quarter followed by a rebuilding boost. The hit to consumer spending and tourism is likely to linger longer. The drag on economic activity has increased the pressure for more monetary and fiscal stimulus. We still see […]
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