Making portfolio changes based on short-term volatility can be detrimental. Making knee-jerk changes to an investment portfolio’s asset allocations based on the current market conditions, generally speaking, isn’t an ideal strategy. But we’re seeing a lot of reactive behaviour by investors right around the world at the...
Economic downturns are inevitable, but a well-constructed investment portfolio can withstand market volatility and protect your financial future. Building a recession-proof investment portfolio involves strategic planning and diversification to minimize risk and maximize returns during economic challenges. This article provides insights into creating a resilient...
Are you thinking of investing but feel held back? Here's how to get started. You're ready to start investing, but there's a few things holding you back. Firstly, while you have a bit of money set aside, you don't have a lot and you're thinking it's probably...
The digital age has introduced a plethora of new investment opportunities, ranging from cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology to digital art and tokenized assets. For investors in Australia looking to diversify their portfolios or tap into new markets, digital assets offer an exciting, albeit volatile, frontier....
How can investors rebalance their portfolio and how often should they do it? 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 allocation to shift, so...
Investors can employ diversification strategies beyond just asset allocation From the Bible to Aesop’s Fables to modern portfolio theory (MPT), the concept of diversification—not putting all your eggs in one basket—as a means of reducing risk has been around for more than 3,000 years. But investors and...
A lasting legacy from one of the pioneers of behavioural economics. We live, for better or worse, in the age of influencers. So, it is timely as investors to take the time to reflect on the positive influence on our understanding of investor behaviours of the late...
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have enjoyed an astonishing rise into mainstream consciousness in recent years. Despite all the hype – perhaps partly because of it – investing in them can still expose us to serious risks. Last year, Australians lost A$2.74 billion to scams. Investment scams topped...
These three common mistakes are easy to avoid. Making them could be costly. Sharp downturns on global financial markets are always unsettling. Over recent days, largely in response to growing fears that the United States is heading into a recession, share markets fell heavily before rebounding. Share markets...
Strong third-quarter investor inflows lift ETF assets to a record $219.5 billion. Robust investor cash flows over the September quarter, most notably into international equity index-tracking ETFs, helped to lift the Australian ETFs industry’s assets under management to a new record high of $219.5 billion. Investors are...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.