If you’re reading the investment headlines in the news around this time of year, then you might start to feel a bit of anxiety around whether your investments are well placed. Reading the news is one thing but acting on it is another. Take some of these headlines from last week. On Tuesday 4 December, […]
Mixing Business with Family & Friends
This weekend is my 25-year High School reunion. I’m looking forward to catching up with old mates, listening to stories about how each and every one of us has found our way in life, and contrasting this with what was written by our teachers on our report cards. I remember a conversation from our 20-year […]
What are Bonds?
Investment bonds have been around for a long time, but many people are not completely familiar with how they work. Here’s a quick summary on what Bonds are, and their risks and benefits. What is a Bond? A ‘bond’ is essentially a loan. It’s where governments and large businesses borrow money, with interest and principal […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Invest Overseas
In the 2016 Russell Investments/ASX Long-term investing report, domestic shares, bonds and cash yielded sub-3% returns for 2015. In the last ten years, traditional asset classes have lost momentum and investors have been encouraged to diversify their portfolio to include global asset classes. Incorporating a global approach to your portfolio can provide valuable diversification and […]
What is an ETF?
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are essentially managed investments that are bought and sold on a stock exchange. ETFs are traded in the same way you buy shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). They can be a simple and low-cost way to get investment returns and provide a diversified investment in one simple transaction. How […]