Investor Hub - July 21st Equity Mates Teaches Beginners How to Invest No matter what stage of investing you are at, many people face the same challenges and can relate to the need for finding accessible and foundational content to inform their investment research. This is where the...
Investor Hub - July 20th Picking your portfolio - Is less really more? Investors have been told for decades that they need to sector invest in order to balance their portfolio across multiple sectors to achieve a good return. However, in these times of modern technology and high frequency...
Investor Hub - July 15th Kate Campbell teaches young investors ‘How to Money’ As a beginner, it can be challenging to find the right resources to learn about investing. Besides, Canstar’s Investor Hub, another great resource is How to Money run by millennial Kate Campbell. As a young investor...
Investor Hub - July 14th What happens during the financial planning process? Financial planning is a lot more than just investing your money or looking at your super. A good financial adviser will help you identify what you want out of life and smart ways to grow your...
Investor Hub - July 14th How to spot investment scams There’s an old saying, that if something sounds too good to be true it probably is. Unfortunately, thousands of Australians have found that out the hard way by being duped into investing their money into fake...
Investor Hub - July 9th Invstr changing the game of financial education Have you ever wished you could try investing without the risk of losing your money? The Invstr app may be the answer. Learning how investing and the stock markets work can be challenging without practical experience...
Investor Hub - July 8th What are income versus growth shares? Shares play an important role in a balanced investment portfolio and they can generate a return on investment in two ways – through income in the form of dividends, or capital growth. In an ideal world,...
Coronavirus - July 6th Should Investors be Worried about a "Second Wave" of Coronavirus Cases? Should investors be concerned about a "second wave" of coronavirus cases? How will this affect their investments? Dr Shane Oliver from AMP Capital shares his expert insights. The past few weeks have seen a flurry of...
Investor Hub - July 2nd Canstar Interview: IG Markets launches new product offering No matter whether you’re new to trading or have a wide range of experience, one thing both have in common is the need for small investment fees. We caught up with IG Markets to find out...
Investor Hub - June 29th Market Timing is about Managing Risk Investors are continually told to leave their money with professionals and to accept swings in the market over the long term, as many believe you cannot time the market. Those who advocate 'time in the market'...
Finance News - June 29th Expert picks: Apps, podcasts and websites to check out Want to know what podcasts the experts are listening to and sites they are visiting? We asked four experts in various finance areas to reveal their favourite money or investing-related app, podcast and/or website. Here's what...
Investor Hub - June 25th Time to rethink your SMSF investments? Your investment strategy is no longer just a compliance document, but instead should be used as a roadmap for how your fund will meet the needs of all members. The ATO has released extensive guidelines on...
Investor Hub - June 25th Fiduciary Advice Helps with Early Withdrawal of Superannuation Considering withdrawing on your superannuation? The early access can be something to consider if you’re aware of how it fits within your financial strategy - but where do you begin your research? Fiduciary Advice could be...
Investor Hub - June 23rd EOFY - Time to think about your superannuation investments Superannuation contributions are a valuable tool for building tax-effective wealth. Patrick Duke from the Eureka Report shares his insights. Most contribution plans should be executed by June 30, a critical timeslot in any financial calendar. Now...
Investor Hub - June 22nd Shares: Tips for investing at any age Shares can be a great investment but it’s important to do your homework and understand how the sharemarket works. But if you’re thinking about getting started in this edited extract from her book Shareplicity Danielle Ecuyer...
Investor Hub - June 15th Investing and the Seven Deadly Sins – what not to do! Whether you’re new to the world of shares and exchange-traded funds or you already have an established portfolio, it pays – literally – to be aware of the pitfalls that can trip up even experienced investors....
Investor Hub - June 9th Money mindset: The Psychological Difference between Saving and Investing Are you a spender, saver or investor? There may be a psychological reason behind your behaviour with money. Do you find it easier to save than invest or vice versa? Or perhaps you prefer to...
Cryptocurrency - June 8th Bitcoin: Where is it now and what is the outlook? Just three years ago, Bitcoin's meteoric rise in value was the talk of the town. These days it barely rates a mention. We look at what's happening with Bitcoin, and what to be aware of if...
Investor Hub - June 1st Two financial ratios to consider when choosing shares In this edited extract from her book Shareplicity Danielle Ecuyer reveals the two key financial ratios you should consider when choosing shares and what they tell you about a stock. Two financial ratios, calculated from the...
Finance News - June 1st The Financial Tips No One Ever Told You, As Shared By A Financial Expert Written in the gentle tone of a caring grandparent, financial advisor John D. Spooner’s book ‘No one Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Letters to My Grandchildren’ presents a collection of money and life letters written...