I believe that most people have a very similar tolerance for investment risk. Most people are comfortable achieving a long-term annual return of 7% to 10% if the risk of losing money is very low. In short, I think most people have a low appetite for risk – they prefer to take as little risk …
Most people would say that finding a good financial advisor has always been a difficult task. Ten years ago, most financial planners received commissions for remuneration, so clients had to navigate endless conflicts of interest. Thankfully, investment commissions no longer exist. The challenge is now finding an advisor with well-rounded experience. Commissions are banned – …
If Australia slips into a recession, it will mostly likely be the RBA’s fault. It has completely botched the management of interest rates to the detriment of borrowers, the economy, and the bond market. Here’s why… In its defence Firstly, in the RBA’s defence, is has been navigating uncharted territory over the past 2.5 …
An understanding of basic economic principles will set you in good stead to understand financial commentary, and political rhetoric and make your own assessment of economic risks and opportunities. That is not to suggest you need to become an economic expert but understanding some basic principles will go a long way. The foundation of …
Many investors consider future trends when making investment decisions. Popular examples of investable trends include the growing demand for green energy, mainstream adoption of electric vehicles and cybersecurity. The thesis is that if you can correctly spot/predict a trend in the early stages, then you can invest in the companies and sectors that are …
Our goal is to inspire people to adopt a holistic approach when making financial decisions. That’s because financial decisions often include several interrelated considerations and consequences, including financial planning, cash flow, taxation, borrowing and so on. Also, taking a holistic approach ensures no opportunities or risks slip between the gaps. Often, the best way to …
Most people are familiar with the saying that “time in the market is more important than timing the market”. It is very true that holding a quality investment for many decades will mask imperfect timing. However, for some asset classes/investments, timing can be very important. Most markets move in cycles Most people understand that markets …
I think we need to be prepared for the possibility that the next couple of years might be a bumpy ride in terms of the economy, financial markets, interest rates and so forth. The media thrives on higher levels of uncertainty, so be prepared for plenty of doomsday predictions and lots of negativity. The silver …
A lot has been written about the good fortune of baby-boomers in that, overall, they have enjoyed a long period of economic, share market and property market prosperity. Whilst they haven’t enjoyed the full benefit of compulsory super (which only began in 1992), other assets such as property has certainly compensated for that. This means …
I find it ironic that the two common financial mistakes that people make are (1) not investing i.e., procrastination or (2) doing too much i.e., turning over investments, changing their mind and so on. Of course, not doing anything is an obviously bad thing as nothing comes from nothing. I wrote about this in March. …
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