Insights

Patrick Duke explains the Financial Claims Scheme, which was introduced following the GFC to protect deposit-holders, and what cover it can provide for SMSFs.

InvestSMART's CEO was asked about his investment strategy at the start of COVID-19. A month and half on, we get an update.

Steve Sammartino explores why society is vulnerable to an AI-driven global internet virus, what consequences it would have, and how to prevent it.

Theo Marinis tells the story of a former client Bill, and how he navigated his way through the GFC and built his retirement portfolio in between sharemarket troughs.

COVID-19 has seen Australians deal with a lot of firsts - from social distancing and widespread workplace shutdowns to drive-thru health tests. The latest 'first' is negative oil prices.

The second episode looking at property, and the current challenges that COVID-19 is presenting.

With millions of consumers home-bound, Alex Gluyas looks into the opportunity being given to food delivery stocks through COVID-19 restrictions and whether the spike in demand is sustainable enough to offer value to investors.

Scott Francis considers the portfolio decision around asset allocation.

Property, the great Australian investment vehicle is under pressure like never before. Will it recover, or has it changed forever?

Sharemarket falls can be especially challenging for retirees who don't have the benefit of ongoing super contributions to make up for negative returns. But your retirement savings may have weathered the recent market storms surprisingly well.

Alex Gluyas looks at the latest insider activity within the ASX as the buying continues, this time among some of the sharemarket’s lesser known companies.

The quarterly updates for the InvestSMART Conservative, Balanced, Growth, High Growth, Interest Income, Hybrid Income, International Equities and Diversified Property Portfolios.

Capital raisings, job cuts, grounded fleets and empty airports is the new norm in the travel industry. Alex Gluyas looks into COVID-19’s impact on ASX travel companies, airlines and airports, how they’re dealing with it and why some are still offering value.

Steve Sammartino explores the notion that society is entering into an era of 'Deep Fakes' and why having reliable and truthful information will be the most valuable asset brands will have in the future.

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, the federal government has relaxed the rules around early access to super.

As confirmed COVID-19 cases skyrocket in the USA, we take a look at how this may affect Australia.