If you’re sitting on the sidelines waiting for the stars to align before you start investing, here’s a gentle nudge: the perfect time rarely announces itself. Markets go up, down, sideways—and while timing can matter, time in the market matters more. Think of investing like planting a tree. You don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ weather […]
What to make of all time highs
Clients often ask me if it’s time to take profits or sell based on the recent performance of a particular investment. It seems that we’re conflicted about record-high share prices – on one hand we’re pleased to see existing investments gain in value but apprehensive that higher prices are some kind of indication that prices […]
A dip into Nvidia’s deep dive
On Tues 28 January 2025 (AEDT) tech giant Nvidia’s shares plunged 17 per cent – its worst day on the market since March 2020 (which was early in the Covid-19 pandemic). To put that drop in Aussie dollars, that comes to a loss in value of almost $1 trillion. ($AU948 billion, or $US593 billion.) So […]
HIN and SRN – What’s the difference? (and why it helps to know if you sell shares)
First, let me preface this by saying that including ‘HIN’ and ‘SRN’ in your blog post does not make for a catchy title, but you’d be surprised how many people ask me about these. So if you don’t know what they are, or how they’re different, then read on. Purchasing shares through an online broker […]
The demise of Dixon Advisory … a cautionary tale
The world of finance is no stranger to the cautionary tales of fear and greed. The recent collapse of one of Australia’s biggest financial advisory groups, Dixon Advisory and Superannuation Services, is an unfortunate example of how greed and professional misconduct can have lasting and devastating consequences – particularly for individuals who place their trust […]