Reinvesting company dividends or distributions from ETFs or managed funds is a great way to achieve solid investment growth over time. If you own shares, exchange traded funds (ETFs) or managed funds, you may be keeping an eye on the latest round of company earnings announcements. It’s...
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...
Investment trends, including trendy ETF products, can be enticing but they don't necessarily have long-term investment merit. Here's why investors should do their homework before they invest in the latest fad. The growing use of exchange traded funds by millions of investors worldwide can easily be...
How can investors rebalance their portfolio and how often should they do it? Read more to find out. The target mix of your investment portfolio should be built on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. But goals can change, and market fluctuations can cause your asset...
Trying to time investment markets is difficult if not impossible at the best of times, let alone now. The war in Ukraine, rising inflation and interest rates and an upcoming federal election have all added to market uncertainty and volatility. At times like these investors may...
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...
Investment markets are experiencing renewed volatility in recent weeks as a result of rising interest rates as central banks try to control inflation. In Australia, inflation is at 5.1% (year over year) - a level we havent seen since early 2000's. The USA posted 8.6% in...
After years of record-low interest rates, the rate cycle has finally turned and rate rises are back on the agenda. While this is bad news for borrowers, it is good news for many investors, especially those who need to live off the income their investments generate. The...
It’s been a rocky start to the year on world markets but that doesn’t mean you should hit the panic button. Staying the course is generally the best course, but that’s easier said than done when there’s a big market fall. In January markets plunged some...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.