Insights

This approach will help you make the most of the decline.

Steve Sammartino explores the idea of innovation in the gig economy given the economic threat facing sole traders in the COVID-19 era.

Will unemployment lead to a recession and if so, how deep will it be?

The coronavirus outbreak puts us firmly in extraordinary times. Mass lockdowns, social distancing and a widespread health threat are all new to us. But there is nothing new about volatility in investment markets.

The global race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 is on. Alex Gluyas looks at how ASX biotechs are involved in the fight against the coronavirus and explores which have found opportunity and those that are suffering.

Olivia Long outlines why the government must continue to think ‘outside the square' when it comes to Australians and their superannuation.

Robert Kennedy from Columbus Circle Corporate Relations in New York City writes about the optimistic outlook of veteran Chief Investment Officer of Global Equities for Investco, George Evans, on markets.

Patrick Duke explains sequencing risk – the effect a market correction can have on superannuation – and how to manage it this year.

There's never any shortage of macroeconomic commentary around investment markets. The trouble is, it's often confusing and a minefield of differing opinions. One expert says one thing; another says something very different.

Our chosen trio shares their views on the coronavirus crash, chances of a recession, oil price war and what it means for you and your investments at InvestSMART's 2020 National Tour.

March has been dominated by Directors buying shares in their own companies. Alex Gluyas looks into why this is the case and which companies it's occurring in.

Olivia Long urges the government to increase its focus on the superannuation sector by decreasing the minimum pension requirements in response to volatile market conditions.

Lisa Papachristoforos explains why real-time reporting is a challenge facing the SMSF industry and what the pros and cons of it are.

Steve Sammartino explores the idea that assets, like cars, will soon make their own economic decisions and decide how they can allocate themselves within the wider economy.

Panicky behaviour, both buying and selling, is the enemy of good returns. We've all read it and I've learned it from bitter experience.

Scott Francis suggests four lines of thinking to help investors remain on course during times of market fear.