equities

Thinking of investing but having trouble wrapping your head around the language of different asset classes and how they fit? Here is a simple guide to help you understand what they are and the role they play in an investment portfolio. First the definitions ... More

This year the world has been thrust into turmoil with growing fears around the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns are not just about our health, although understandably this is our immediate focus, but also the growing concerns among ordinary ... More

Just because a company is large and well-known today doesn't necessarily mean it'll remain that way into the future. Investors in shares need to overcome familiarity bias and focus on the future, what is to come rather than what has happened ... More

Gold is known for being a dependable defensive play to safeguard your wealth when volatility is high and fair-weather assets are under threat. So it's no surprise that the spot price is soaring during this COVID-19 pandemic. But there's more ... More

1. Risk profile or risk tolerance Your risk profile, which financial advisers often talk about, or your risk tolerance is your ability to withstand losses in your portfolio. Some people compare it to your ability to sleep at night - if your portfolio ... More

When Warren Buffett speaks, the investment world listens. And listen it should. By investing for the long term in companies he understands, the "Oracle of Omaha" has grown Berkshire Hathaway into a behemoth worth more than $US500 billion ($750 billion). ... More

The S&P/ASX 200 recently hit a new high of 7000 points. It's a big milestone. You will recall it hovered around 6000 for a long time - first hitting that milestone in early 2007 and then finally breaching it again in November 2017. And for the past ... More