Don't cut the flowers and water the weeds
A common mistake of investors is to sell their winners, while holding onto their losers. We look at why this phenomenon occurs.
InvestSMART's Performance for October 2022
Through short-term volatility the InvestSMART portfolios continue to deliver over the long-term through diversification and low fees
ASIC's Crypto & Blockchain Challenge
Joe Longo, the chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, recently spoke of the task of regulating crypto while also encouraging new technologies such as blockchain. James Ling takes a look at the challenges the regulator faces.
How should I invest during uncertain times?
With markets here and overseas experiencing volatility, along with the uneasy feeling that there's always some new global event about to kick off, we're often asked, "How should I invest during uncertain times?".
Assets Outside Super Can Be Tax-Free
Scott Francis elaborates on why it might be useful to hold assets outside of superannuation - and what tax, fees and other factors to look out for.
The Crypto Schism Between Ethereum & Bitcoin
James Ling debates proof-of-work versus proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms that pit Bitcoin and Ethereum against each other.
Helping the kids on the path to home ownership
What options are there to help your children save for a deposit?
The Metaverse Reality Check
Steve Sammartino takes stock of the metaverse 12 months after Mark Zuckerberg heralded it as the Next Big Thing.
Why Your Financial Mantra Needs Revisiting
Theo Marinis provides real life examples of how an annual strategy review can save a lot of money and time and make a lot of sense.
Retirement, an uncertain market and the kid's future
A client's question about retirement and helping his child save for a home deposit whilst dealing with an uncertain future.
An investment strategy for difficult times
Evan Lucas provides investors with a strategy to shake off market paralysis.
Buffett shows us why ETFs are worth the bet
Warren Buffett has been a long-time critic of exorbitant hedge fund fees, and for good reason. We look at why high fees can be detrimental to returns.
Five ways to boost your investment confidence
Self-confidence has many benefits. It helps us make decisions, it builds resilience, and helps us to move forward. We look at how to build investment confidence.
Building wealth beyond home ownership
First home buyers have been dealt a tough hand, but it's important to remember there are opportunities to grow wealth beyond bricks and mortar.
Effie Zahos on money expert on budgets, debt, life & relationships
Join InvestSMART Director, Effie Zahos as she chats with the team behind the popular Australian Investors Podcast
The Maths of Buying When Markets are Down
Scott Francis calculates the advantages of steely nerves and buying as markets fall and fall some more.
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