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Fees charged by ETFs depend on the market, region or industry that a fund is tracking, but generally speaking they're low-cost investments.

The 'fear of loss' is one of the biggest human emotions to overcome. We see it time and time again where investors put 'loss aversion' ahead of opportunity.

Interested in investing in ETFs yet overwhelmed by the sheer number and diversity of options to choose from? Here's a snapshot of the most common varieties of ETFs and what they invest in.

Helping your kids' amass a 20 percent deposit for their first home shouldn't mean compromising your retirement or family relationships.

The most unfortunate statistic about the Australian retail investor throughout the 2000s is how underexposed they are to international equities, and it's a statistic that still holds true even today.

Steve Sammartino explores how deep fakes can be used to potentially manipulate markets, and the opportunities and threats they create.

James Cavanough looks into how trustee behaviour and investment decision-making can impact the performance of an SMSF.

Given that it's the world's third largest economy with the largest stock market in Asia, Japan's stock market is too big and too dynamic for you to ignore.

Alex Gluyas explores whether the recent sell-off in e-commerce stocks is a permanent shift as society moves closer towards a successful vaccine.

Scott Francis explains how the government can make the age pension a better safety net by reverting back to the previous asset test taper rate.

With more students seeking online tutoring to catch up on disruptions to their school year, education technology company Cluey is embarking on an IPO.

Theo Marinis explains the costs of moving into an aged care home and how to effectively plan for and fund it.

I suspect there are few times in life when we take more notice of our investments, and the performance of asset markets, than in the years just before and during retirement. While many people in these life stages worry about the potential for market downturns, their wealth can be impacted far more profoundly by something much simpler - providing financial support to their adult children.

InvestSMART Capped Fee Portfolio review: Monthly Musings: October - economic expansion with second waves

Lisa Papachristoforos outlines the upcoming SMSF auditor independence requirements that will come into effect from July next year.

A strong fortnight for the ASX has coincided with an uptick in director buying - Alex Gluyas does the rounds of some of 2020's most popular stocks.