InvestSMART Forum: Myths that can hurt your wealth
When it comes to stock markets, there are a huge number of misconceptions and market volatility can sometimes lead investors to make bad decisions.
Join our panel of experts at the 2019 InvestSMART forum for updates on current market conditions, interesting investment ideas and we’ll bust some myths along the way. This is a free event.
Topics & Speakers:
- Myth: Higher fees mean higher returns and fees are too small to even matter Alan Kohler, Editor-in-Chief
- Myth: You can time the market Ron Hodge, InvestSMART CEO
- Myth: Investing ethically means lower returns Nathan Bell, Senior Portfolio Manager



Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
Common misconceptions about stock market investing include the belief that higher fees guarantee higher returns, that fees are too insignificant to impact your investments, and that you can successfully time the market.
No, higher investment fees do not always lead to higher returns. It's a myth that paying more in fees will automatically result in better investment performance.
Timing the market is a common myth. It's extremely challenging to predict market movements accurately, and attempting to do so can often lead to poor investment decisions.
Investing ethically does not necessarily mean you will receive lower returns. This is a myth, and ethical investments can perform just as well as traditional ones.
Market volatility can lead investors to make hasty or emotional decisions, which can be detrimental to their investment strategy. It's important to stay informed and make decisions based on sound advice.
The InvestSMART forum will cover current market conditions, interesting investment ideas, and debunk common investment myths such as the impact of fees, market timing, and ethical investing.
The speakers at the InvestSMART forum include Alan Kohler, Editor-in-Chief, Ron Hodge, InvestSMART CEO, and Nathan Bell, Senior Portfolio Manager.
You can register for the InvestSMART forum by signing up online. Seats are limited, so it's recommended to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.