Good news...
US stocks advanced strongly again, sending the Dow Jones up over 200 points, to the highest level since 2007, well past 13,000. Read more here
08/03/12: Investing with an eye on the big market cycles
Where are we in the economic cycle?
AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver explains where we are in the investment cycle and implications for investors. This is an informative and easy to understand video (approx 9 min) and it reinforces the importance of getting the right mix of assets or 'asset allocation' in your investment or superannuation strategy. Enjoy! Rick Maggi Watch video here
24/02/12: Low return world ten years on...
...and what does it mean for investing?
This article, yet another from Dr Shane Oliver, will be interest to all investors, superannuation, pension and wealth accumulators alike. Rick Maggi Read Oliver's Insights
13/02/12: Warren Buffett: Why stocks beat gold and bonds
Warren Buffet
At a time when many investors have become jaded and cynical about shares, often tempted to run to the relative 'safety' of cash or bonds, Warren Buffett's shareholder letter explains why it may pay too be a little more patient. Enjoy. Rick Maggi Read article here
20/12/11: The year ahead...
A year of disasters
(Video) AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver series of videos takes a look at 2011 and looks forward into 2012. Worth viewing. Rick Maggi. Watch video
13/12/11: Should we be concerned about 2012?
Oliver's Insights
AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver looks back on 2011 and, perhaps more importantly, takes a balanced and rational look forward into 2012. Next year could be better than many expect. Rick Maggi. Read Shane Oliver's report
12/12/11: Europe Update:
Progress?
Significant challenges lay ahead for Europe, last Friday's fiscal 'compact' was a step in the right direction. Rick Maggi Read more
02/12/11: December 2011 Snapshot
Hedging against uncertainty
This month's snapshot focuses on the impact of hedging the international component of your investment or superannuation portfolio. This is an area we've been urging our clients to consider for quite some time as the performance difference between a currency hedged international fund versus unhedged (the vast majority of Australians have unhedged funds) can be miles apart in the shorter term. Rick Maggi December 2011 Snapshot
04/11/11: Shares and the long term - how long is long?
A timely reminder
As Greece assesses it's options, bringing global markets on an emotional roller coaster along the way, AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver takes a sober look at the long-term performance of shares versus cash and bonds - easy reading. Read here
28/10/11: The European Plan
Europe gets a financial plan
This New York Times article is a good summary of the EU deal announced in the last 24 hours. Read here