By the Numbers Webinar - May Update
This By the Numbers webinar looked at the right time to invest, bonds, and the market outlook.
Do you buy the dip?
It's fair to say we're beyond a "dip" and into a correction and in some instances a bear market. But does this decline in local and global markets present an opportunity? We believe so and here's three tips to do it safely and to make the most of it.
When should I add money to my investments?
Not surprisingly, one question I'm often asked is "When should I add money to my investments?".
Should mum and dad help me buy a house?
Many first home buyers have borrowed from the bank of mum and dad. Chances are you know friends who have or plan to ask yourself. Here are some tips to help kids and parents avoid the pitfalls of lending to family.
The Herding Instinct, and why it can trample your returns
We're all aware of the advice to buy low and sell high, but the reality is that investors often do the opposite. To understand why, we first need to know about the Herding Instinct.
Introducing our new Refer a Friend program
Receive a $100 credit to your current subscription or $100 added to your InvestSMART Professionally Managed Account (PMA) for every friend you refer.
How does Fundlater compare to a margin loan?
One of the key features of Fundlater is it allows you to borrow money to invest like a margin loan but without the risk of a margin call.
Property Pulse: Housing Economics
Cameron Kusher Director of Economic Research at REA Group, joined Evan Lucas to discuss all things housing economics and what it means for you.
Timeless ideas forged through tough times.
After watching his stocks retreat 70% during the great depression, Benjamin Graham developed a set of investment principles that became the foundations of value investing. These principles are as relevant today as ever.
Curiosity, a bath, and a Eureka moment
Curiosity has helped to advance civilisations forward for millennia, but it can also help advance an investor forward.
Property Pulse: Rates, deposits and housing
This week we are joined by Ben Magnus, Head of Mortgage Broking at Empower Wealth for his take on the state of the market and why you should always be looking for better rates.
Why Growth is Good, Even in Crisis
Scott Francis models the benefits of a portfolio with exposure to growth for investors who have the advantage of time - even when the investment backdrop is challenging.
What the RBA rate hike means for you
The Reserve Bank certainly put the cat among the pigeons hiking the official cash rate by 0.25% in May. It saw the cash rate jump from a record low of 0.1% to 0.35%, and with plenty of economists tipping we could see the cash rate rise to 2% next year, it makes sense to plan ahead.
How your brain crushes your portfolio
The Availability Bias causes us to overweigh examples that easily come to mind when making decisions. This can be a trap for investors, but also an opportunity.
Portfolio down? Stand on the shoulders of giants to see the bigger picture
If the recent market downturn is your first experience of meaningful negative returns, I have a some good news: you have not made an awful mistake and you are not alone.
Is the boss really paying your super?
It's reassuring to know that behind the scenes, your employer is tucking away the equivalent of 10% of your wage or salary into a superannuation nest egg. But sadly, it doesn't happen for every employee.
