A rough week for the markets, but energy shines…
US Debt downgrade...
From $1,000 to $775,000...
Sell in May and go away? Not so fast...
Shares 101: A closer look
What exactly is a share (or stock), and how do they work? Read on to find out the different ways of classifying companies and their shares…
The risks in new share market listings...
Thinking of investing in a company that's about to list on the stock exchange? Here are some risks to consider before you leap into an IPO…
Should I borrow to invest in shares?
Borrowing to buy shares can accelerate the wealth building process, but it is also a two-edged sword with significant risks, all of which should be discussed with a financial advisor to determine whether this is the right way to go for you. The following is a basic summary of the mechanics, produced by Macquarie…
A mixed season for dividends
The variability in company dividends can be a concern for those reliant on dividend payouts for income. In this low yield environment, it may be prudent to consider a total-returns approach instead…
Behind the dash in new market listings...
There's been an unexpected surge in new listings on the Australian share market over recent months. Why?
Trump's effort backfires, ASX plunges 7%...
Donald Trump’s effort to calm markets has backfired. The ASX is well and truly in bear market territory, at least for now, as the fallout from coronavirus shakes global market confidence.
Dividends: Why you should LOVE them...
Prior to the 1960s most share investors were long-term investors who bought stocks for their dividend income. Investors then started to focus more on capital growth as bond yields rose relative to dividend yields on the back of rising inflation….
Shares & Bonds: The Risks & The Rewards
A sell off in bonds and shares at the same time is not out of the question, but it’s likely funds are more prepared for this “double whammy” effect than they were in the 1990s, says Shane Oliver, AMP Capital’s Senior Economist...
Trump & Trade War Risks
After the calm of 2017, 2018 is proving to be anything but with shares falling in February on worries about US inflation, only to rebound and then fall again with markets back to or below their February low, notwithstanding a nice US bounce overnight. So what’s driving the weakness and what should investors do?
Why All The Share Market Volatility?
The return of inflation has been mentioned quite a lot recently as a reason why share markets are jumpy all of a sudden, by what has the return of inflation in the United States really got to do with share market volatility?
