Insights

When markets are volatile remember it's prices, not income. Payments from equities have been far calmer than you may realise.

A study from the US has shown the wrong way is actually the right way to choose a fund manager. When choosing a managed fund, investors should look at a manager's history, investment strategy, reputation and key personnel — but for most investors sitting at home that's far too difficult. It's easier to look at past performance and assume a fund that ranks near the top among peers will carry on as usual. Besides, all they are really interested in is capital growth.

Burgeoning US oil inventories will create a nervous tone for this morning's stock market open. Sentiment on the oil market has been a key macro driver for stock market sentiment recently.

In a rare alignment of stars all arrows are pointing upward for Australian shares today. European and US share markets rose again, oil leapt 5% and both industrial and precious metals made gains. The resurgence in risk appetites is also lifting the AUD.

Sweeping policy changes from the ALP, soon to be mirrored by the Liberal government, mean serious challenges for investors in property and shares.

This fund sifts through thousands of companies to find those on the cutting edge of global best practice.

Between the rising gold price and falling production costs, the precious metal is back - and analysts mining for value have some favourite stocks.

Australia's hybrid model is different to the rest of the world - and that's a good thing for income.

How pension age compares to super preservation age, and the origin of industry funds.

In this bumper edition we look at Carsales, Baby Bunting, Amcor, Virgin, ASX, Cochlear and more.

Graph updates and discounts to pension draw downs.

A steady open looks likely for the ASX 200 index this morning as investors assess a large number of company reports.

The two day rally in shares and other risk assets presents a conundrum - is it a bull trap or the beginning of a new bull market that will kill bears? The market action is unambiguous.

Virtus Health and Cadence Capital in the studio next week - and catch up on our video library...

ALF, Cadence, Djerriwarrh and WAM top the table for the best income.