Insights

There are a few standout performers for international exposure - here's what to look for.

Why we're holding the stock until the unknowns of regulatory change play out.

Record production volumes will do nothing to help tumbling prices in 2016.

A second night of stock buying and oil price rallies has the market bear on the back foot at today's opening. Ahead of a week packed with market events global stocks bounced hard - dead cat or not. The strength pushed futures markets to indicate gains of 1-2% across the Asia Pacific region today.

Investors in large cap Australian equities funds are better off joining the crowd and taking the passive route.

Markets have become more cautious about Mr. Draghi's now familiar tactic of hinting t at the likelihood of further easing in the lead up to an ECB meeting. This follows disappointment that the ECB did only the minimum expected of it in December.

A wild night on European and US bourses will put Australian investors' nerves to the test today. A late bounce in US trading has futures indicating a RISE at the open today, despite shares closing firmly in the red after the rally.

Flush with last year's success, here's our picks for the year ahead.

This international fund manager seeks out the world's best brands.

Examining the historic evidence of the so-called "January effect" on the share market, we find there is nothing to suggest it's a factor for investors.

For US investors in local banks the thrill is gone ...and it won't help 2016 share prices.

We discuss the process for moving an SMSF into an industry fund.

This week we look at contrasting couples: Woolworths and Wesfarmers, Perpetual and BT Investment Management & Regis Resources and Northern Star.

Yesterday, the ASX 200 index closed above its opening level for only the second time this year. This tentative sign of buying interest hinted at a sell the rumour buy the fact reaction to China's economic data which soft but stabilizing economic conditions and contained few surprises.

Keep your eye on the S&P500 this year - it will determine global market performance.