Three years on from the COVID crash, we show what the financial cost could have been from selling out of the share market in 2020. You may have heard the saying that time in the market is better than trying to time the market. But is that...
Total cash inflows into ETFs slowed in March, however inflows into domestic and global bond ETFs remained strong. Fixed income is back on investors' radars. Cash inflows into exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in domestic and global bond issues remained strong over March as investors...
Here are some tips that can help you build confidence in your investing approach, no matter what the markets are doing. Emotions always play a role in investing. For some investors, especially newer ones, it can be hard to separate the idea of investing from “losing...
Index funds continue to outperform the majority of active managers over time, but a blend of passive and active funds can be a powerful combination. The Australian share market ended 2022 lower than where it started the year, and in between it was a bumpy ride...
Self-managed super funds now manage more than $880 billion in assets, but where exactly are they investing and what can other investors learn from them? Australia’s self-managed superannuation fund segment is continuing to grow. New data from the Australian Tax Office released in early March shows the...
What's the difference between managed funds and ETFs? And which product type is right for you? Read more to learn the key features of both investment products and how you can start investing. If you're an investor on the Australian stock market, or are considering becoming...
The Australian property market is a national obsession. It’s a popular topic around the barbeque, with bricks and mortar having long been one of our best loved investments. However, it can be difficult to raise the deposit needed to invest. So, let’s look at some ways...
Reinvesting the income distributions you receive from an ETF or managed fund can make a huge difference to your investment returns over time. Owning units in exchange traded funds (ETFs) or managed funds that invest in shares generally gives you exposure to hundreds, and sometimes thousands,...
Investment inflows into bonds are on the rise, and it’s easy to understand why they make sense for income, capital growth and diversification. Most investors invest because they want to earn a ‘good return’. But what is ‘good’, and how does this personal yet intangible metric...
Vanguard's founder Jack Bogle once said: 'common sense tells us that performance comes and goes, but costs go on forever.' Here are five things you should know about fees before you invest in ETFs. Lower costs can translate into better performance for investors over time as...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.