Property Point: Investors still 'spoilt for choice' as house prices surge
Housing values reach record levels. What's driving the regional housing boom? Which areas are undervalued? Where to avoid.
A closer look at the Magellan Global Fund offer
Scott Francis looks into the Magellan Global Fund capital raising offer & whether investors should participate.
Fixed interest temptations
Scott Francis outlines the risks involved in chasing high returns in the fixed interest portion of investors' portfolios.
How do you create an ETF portfolio?
While you need to be mindful of the current economic climate when considering which of Australia's 240-plus ETFs to invest in, you also need to keep one eye on the horizon - as it's over the longer term that your best returns will be achieved.
How to compare ETFs
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) come in many shapes and sizes. There are active and passive, ones that just look at a single commodity or currency, index ones, ones that follow a basket of selected stocks and even ones that have leverage built in.
Keeping your eyes wide open to fund manager window dressing
Due to the fancy footwork deployed by some fund managers, their financial results can't always be accepted at face value, and as an investor you need to be aware of what tricks they use to embellish their performance.
Paul's Insights: Managing rising back to school bills
Back-to-school costs can take the shine off those first few weeks of term.
Parents often have mixed emotions around their kids returning to school. Along with a much anticipated (by parents) return to routine, the end of the holidays brings the inevitable round of education costs.
Investing during regulatory headwinds
Steve Sammartino delves into Google's threat to leave Australia, and how investors can navigate big tech's battle with global regulation.
Three recent events that foreshadow 2021 & beyond
Robert Gottliebsen explores the property boom, Joe Biden's stimulus package & the transition to electric cars.
Director Deeds: A quiet fortnight for ASX 200 directors
Alex Gluyas does the rounds of insider transactions at small-cap companies given a noticeable lack of action from ASX 200 directors.
Money and mental impairment
Theo Marinis explains how mental health and age-related deterioration can impact a person's wealth.
One step to pocket big savings in 2021
If there's one goal to set yourself for 2021, it's to take a good look at the rate you're paying on your home loan.
What is a reasonable return?
Tips for getting started and beware of investment products that look too good to be true.
Key risks associated with investing in ETFs
All investing comes with risk, so what are the risks to be mindful of when it comes to ETFs?
How do you buy an ETF at the right price?
Here are a few simple rules to make sure you transact at the right price when buying your next ETF
Atlas Funds Management: A dividend focus
Atlas' Chief Investment Officer Hugh Dive explains why its funds focus on consistent distributions and why 2021 will be an average year for the ASX.