2022: The Year of Living Sustainably
January is a time for new beginnings, and 2022 could be the year many Australians embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. It turns out that going green can benefit our hip pockets as well as the planet.
December Quarterly Reports highlight a bumper year
Calendar year 2021 saw exceptional returns for the InvestSMART Diversified Portfolios. Portfolio Manager, Evan Lucas, goes through the highlights of the portfolios for 2021.
Setting SMART goals for 2022
New Year, new goals. While some of us make goals promising to refrain from drinking as much and finally use that gym membership, our investments shouldn't escape this scrutiny either. Our InvestSMART Bootcamp course explains goalsetting.
Make your 2022 resolutions stick
Australians love making New Year resolutions. The only problem is that we're not very good at sticking with them. Some simple steps can make a difference.
Time to get started on that investment plan
We're all looking forward to a bit of down-time over the holidays. It's a chance to relax, unwind - and get started on that investment plan you've been putting off.
By the Numbers Webinar - November Update
Introducing the new By the Numbers webinar. Each month we will publish a webinar in which we briefly highlight some of the portfolio numbers inside the InvestSMART Professionally Managed Accounts (PMA). We will also cover PMA account management tips to show you how simple it is to use the online platform.
ETF Snapshot: 4 out of 10 Australian investors now have international holdings
According to a recent ASX survey 4 out of every 10 Australian investors today has some form of international holdings, well up on 10 years ago when it was only 2 in 10 investors.
One in three Australians have no money worries
ANZ's 2021 Financial Wellbeing report shows one in three adults report having no financial worries. That's great news! And it's good to learn that a far larger group - almost one in two Australians, believe they're 'doing okay' financially.
Omicron shouldn't drive investment decisions
A new strain of the COVID virus has rattled investors but knee jerk reactions can be costly.
Christmas gifts that keep on giving
The 2021 festive season looks set to bring a sleigh load of cheer to retailers, with Roy Morgan predicting Australians will spend around $58.8 billion this holiday season - an 11.3% jump on pre-pandemic spending.
Is the low rate party over?
It's been over ten years since the Reserve Bank hiked interest rates, but could the days of wafer thin rates be drawing to a close?
Gen Z women at risk of falling behind
Financial outcomes for women have improved nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic but Generation Z women are most at risk of being left behind according to the latest Financy Women's Index (FWX).
Are pre-Christmas sales really such a bargain?
There's something about the word 'sale' that can send shoppers into a frenzy. And as the Black Friday sales approach, chasing a discount could leave some Australians financially worse off.
Webinar: Ethical investing no longer means lower returns
Following the launch of InvestSMART's new Ethical Growth Portfolio, Chief Market Strategist, Evan Lucas and Tom Wilson discuss how ethical investing no longer means lower returns.
By the Numbers Webinar - October Update
Introducing the new By the Numbers webinar. Each month we will publish a webinar in which we briefly highlight some of the portfolio numbers inside the InvestSMART Professionally Managed Accounts (PMA). We will also cover PMA account management tips to show you how simple it is to use the online platform.
The growth of ethical investment over the past 10 years is something to behold
The growth of Ethical investing sees InvestSMART launch a new Ethical Growth Portfolio through their Professionally Managed Accounts (PMA).
