Setting Benchmarks on the Road to Retirement
Scott Francis sets out various retirement benchmarks for people to assess whether they might be on track for a modest, comfortable or expansive retirement.
Paul Clitheroe's Making Money: A plan out powers positive thinking for investment success
After 30-plus years in the money business I've come across all manner of trends, oddball ideas and get-rich-quick schemes. But nothing beats proven rules for long term investment success.
Setting Benchmarks on the Road to Retirement
Scott Francis sets out various retirement benchmarks for people to assess whether they might be on track for a modest, comfortable or expansive retirement.
Unlocking overseas investment opportunities... and why so few Aussies do it
Investing globally provides us with an enormous opportunity set. At any point in time there are high quality businesses trading at attractive prices somewhere in the world.
A Budget For Retirement Standards
Scott Francis looks into the spending assumptions behind having a modest and comfortable retirement.
What goes into an international equities portfolio?
With many Australian investors underweight global equities, we look at why InvestSMART's International Equities Portfolio could be a good option for gaining international exposure.
Keep your Aussie shares for dividends, but go global for growth
International shares help provide superior and more stable returns within a diversified portfolio.
Afterlife 2.0 - Posthumous AI
Steve Sammartino looks into the world of posthumous AI - creating interactive digital twins of loved ones.
Property vs Shares: My Debate with Owen Rask on the Great Australian Dilemma
Join Tom Wilson as he takes on Owen Rask in a spirited debate on the Rask Australia podcast, dissecting the age-old Australian investment question: Property or Shares? Tom champions the stock market, highlighting diversification and transparency. Discover why shares might just be the smarter choice.
The Rise in US Bond Yields
Robert Gottliebsen looks at the US bond market and what it means for Australian investors.
What is a core and satellite investment strategy?
Top five things to consider when looking at a core and satellite investment approach.
Superannaution Benchmarks and Your Portfolio
Scott Francis looks at the drivers behind superannuation returns for FY23 and how they can be used as a benchmark for your portfolio.
Investing in Big Tech as Storm Clouds Form
Steve Sammartino looks into the investment returns of big tech amid regulatory scrutiny.
Paul Clitheroe's Making Money. Should I leave my money in savings if it's making 5% or invest it?
When savings accounts are paying interest of 5%-plus, it can be tempting to opt for the safety of cash deposits. But the hidden cost of that decision can be felt over the longer term.
InvestSMART's Performance for the month of August
The InvestSMART diversified portfolios delivered between 3.56% - 12.82% positive returns for clients for the year to 31 August 2023.