Insights

October lived up to its haunted past for investors, as markets spent the month spooked by volatility and economic concerns.

October lived up to its haunted past for investors, as markets spent the month spooked by volatility and economic concerns.

In pure economic terms, gift giving doesn't always stack up.

Estate planning under the transfer balance cap regime.

The effect of the mid-term election in the short and long-term; and a bad month for global markets.

The Australian ETP market grew by 7.8% during the September quarter closing at $41.7bn. During the quarter 6 new products were listed. Of the new listings, 3 are exposed to technology related themes, 2 have 'ethical' overlays and 1 seeks to invest in 'quality' global equities.

The impact of digital money is greatest on our under-25s, who have grown up knowing nothing of lunchtime queues at the bank to withdraw or deposit cash.

Regulators are risking an even bigger financial squeeze.

CoreLogic's Tim Lawless gives his spin on the housing market.

Want to become a smarter investor? A quick InvestSMART Portfolio Manager walk-through for Australian investors, with finance journalist Laura Daquino.

Editor Tony Kaye and Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas discuss the Reserve Bank's upbeat forecasts for growth, employment and inflation.

Portfolio Manager, Nathan Bell sits down with Gemma Dale from nabtrade to discuss the recent volatility and what stock's he's most excited about despite the risks of a downturn in share prices.

Why markets are vulnerable, he's cashed up, and inside his war against franking changes.

ASX mining directors, and consumers, form the centre of this buy-sell roundup.

Mitchell Sneddon explains how the tools in the InvestSMART free portfolio manager can be utilised to help you diversify your investments.

The benefits outweigh the costs.