Insights

Each year since 1994, US-based research house Dalbar publishes a report titled Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behaviour. The title is as boring as the conclusions each year are devastating.

Tristan Rayner tells us why we should care about what's pushing out pure silicon semiconductors in power electronics: lighter EVs, faster battery chargers, more efficient solar, and more.

We focused on helping investors understand the current market volatility and why there will always be uncertainty.

Scott Francis channels his inner Warren Buffett to formulate a mindset to deal with the current market volatility.

The InvestSMART Portfolio Manager has data on over a thousand managed funds. If you hold a managed fund, there's a good chance you'll find it here.

James Ling considers how Russia's invasion of Ukraine intersects with crypto and what role digital assets like Bitcoin can play when turmoil strikes.

With the horrible events unfolding in eastern Europe right now, it falls to us to try to put this into some perspective, particularly for those who are new to investing or have entered their investing journey recently.

Robert Gottliebsen guides us through the well-trodden paths investors take when war drums are heard and examines whether there's a place for Bitcoin. Also: a closer look at some of the earnings reported so far.

Investment watchdog ASIC has just announced that six of Australia's largest banking and financial services institutions have paid or offered a total of $3.15 billion in compensation to customers caught up in the misconduct in financial advice scandal.

Soaring property values have given home owners a lot more equity in their property. A reverse mortgage can let seniors tap into this resource.

In our digital world, the search for romance can come with a high price tag.

Steve Sammartino looks at how Big Tech's control of the ecosystem is evolving and analyses where Facebook/Meta fits into it.

With another quarter in the books, InvestSMART CEO provides an update on his portfolio.

James Ling considers how to make easy work at tax time of crypto record keeping.

InvestSMART's Portfolio Manager is unique as it allows you to view all investments including managed funds, ASX shares and property all in the one view. But of course, accurate data and ensuring the right settings will lead to the best outcomes.

This webinar recording compares two InvestSMART capped fee portfolios: the Ethical Growth Portfolio (launched November 2021) and the InvestSMART Growth Portfolio.