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This first month of this year is a little different as it marks the start of a new decade, which often brings with it new opportunities although this isn't always the case. So let me ask you - do you want this decade to be like the last or do you ... More

Can you believe it? Another year has gone by. While it was a bumpy ride in the early months, the year panned out closely to my forecasts, and those of other commentators. The key factors were low interest rates, a growing number of jobs, stable levels ... More

It's hard to turn away from risk assets when the market's hitting the all-time highs we've seen this year. On the other hand, the current market run won't last forever. Valuations are stretched, and the central bank's shot off most ... More

No doubt you are probably sick and tired of hearing about Brexit and the US China Trade war. Both of these world economic issues have been dominating the news all year with question marks about whether they will actually be settled. But the good news ... More

In this age of rising identity theft and malicious hacking, cyber security is becoming a particularly hot topic of interest. Not only among cyber security experts but even with lay people concerned about the safety and security of their personal details ... More

The common mantra in the share market for those looking to profit is to buy low and sell high. While intellectually this seems reasonable, it is not as easy as many would have you believe. On a weekly basis I am asked whether a particular stock is cheap ... More

Younger investors are flocking to ETFs at a time Michael Blomfield from Investment Trends aptly calls "a Spotify moment for the financial services industry". Millennials represented just 12% of the Aussie ETF market five years ago. That number has skyrocketed ... More

These days, I hear many commentators say it's hard to find value in the market. But if you look hard enough, it's still possible to find a gem. One of these is IMDEX (IMD), a global mining-tech company. With a strong management team, an attractive product ... More

Right now there is a lot of talk that the market is heading for an index squeeze, which has some investors worried about another global financial crisis (GFC) style event occurring. So what is an index squeeze and is index investing a smart way to invest? ... More

The Jones Act, which has been in place in the US since 1920, requires that ships that trade between US ports must be built, manned, and flagged in the US. Also, all military vessels must be built in the US. US ship builders are protected from foreign ... More