Concentration risk. No, it’s nothing to do with thinking too hard about something. In fact, it’s more likely to be a result of not paying enough attention. Concentration risk is... read more →
The foundations of risk and return - Risk is integral to investing. This can be a frightening thought, but risk shouldn’t necessarily be feared, as without it there is less... read more →
You have heard us talk about investment asset allocation or diversification, but we thought it might be a good idea to expand on that explanation to show you how it... read more →
Every parent wants the best for their child, so if you are in a position to invest money specifically for your children’s future, you should follow the same approach as... read more →
Investors may be interested in borrowing in a self managed super fund (SMSF) to invest within a residential property. However, investors need to be wary as this is not always... read more →
Imagine you are bartering for a rug and the stall-holder starts with a ridiculously high price. You know you must respond with a lower price but your brain is still... read more →
The Hawke-Keating era is renowned for its micro economic reforms. Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of one of the most significant changes for share investors – the end... read more →
Gold - All That Glitters And Becomes Part Of You With the historic highs of gold price, typical when the metal is seen as a safe haven in times of... read more →
Rather than constantly worrying about the daily global changes in sharemarket values and the attendant constant volatility, perhaps a smarter response for an investor is to go back to the... read more →
As investors age they are less able to recover from significant investment losses. The table below shows how important it is to focus on avoiding investment losses, as the gain required... read more →