Insights

"…rapidly declining markets, whilst always sobering, can also represent a signal to buy rather than sell and to remain calm while others panic."- Matthew Sherwood, Head of Investment Market Research, Perpetual

Probably the most common myth I hear, and I hear it a lot, is, "We're happy to index large-cap U.S. stocks, but we prefer active in small-cap or international markets." Makes sense, right? After all, large-cap stocks, those in the S&P 500 Index, for example, are closely followed by analysts, traders, portfolio managers, and sell-side research firms.

For a few months now, the RBA has commented in its statements that financial volatility was lower than could be justified. After some extreme movements in global financial markets since last Thursday night, I can assure you that this is no longer the case. It wasn't clear when, why or how it would end, but we all knew the preternaturally low levels of volatility would end at some stage.

Enough time has passed since the advent of "Abenomics" to justify a mid-term report card.

It's an insurance company priced as a health company.

Considering a loan against a home, helping children to buy a house, capital gains tax and trading Telstra.

It's easier to look ten years out in investment markets than guess where we will be in 12 months time … here's what you need to know.

Here are the key steps to making sure your retirement is as profitable as possible.

Despite a recent upturn in the share market, weakness could persist. Here's how to respond.

The gold price appears to have stabilised. Here's what will influence its next move.

Despite the ANU 'divestment' controversy local and global research shows the 'ethical' approach to investing constantly throws up superior returns.

The millionaire lifestyle, Medibank Private, international investing and more.

If a US trend towards the opening up of private equity funds to high-net-worth individuals is replicated in Australia, ASIC had better be on its toes.

Most family businesses don't have a code of conduct … and they risk falling apart.

Passing a business to the next generation seems to be an impossible challenge for many founders.

Minister Ian Macfarlane has finally declared the government's hand on the Renewable Energy Target - it would be devastating for wind power and large-scale solar and, potentially, also commercial rooftop solar.