Summary DIY investing may reduce upfront costs, although many investors overlook the financial impact of behavioural bias, tax inefficiencies, and uncoordinated decision-making. Understanding these hidden costs provides a broader perspective […]
The Hidden Cost of DIY Investing Read More »
The traditional pathway of buying a home to live in is no longer the only property strategy attracting attention across Australia. Rising property prices, changing work patterns, lifestyle flexibility, and
Rentvesting vs buying a home – what’s better financially? Read More »
Periods of high interest rates often trigger the same question across financial markets. Is now the wrong time to invest? This concern tends to intensify when borrowing costs rise, economic
Is it a bad time to invest with interest rates still high? Read More »
Market volatility has existed across every major investment cycle in modern financial history. Economic downturns, interest rate changes, geopolitical instability, and shifting investor sentiment have consistently shaped investment markets over
How to invest during a volatile market without taking big risks Read More »
Risk and reward describe a core relationship within investing. This relationship reflects the level of uncertainty accepted in exchange for potential return. Higher return potential often involves greater variability in
Understanding Risk and Reward in Your Investment Choices Read More »
Conflict regularly flares up in the Middle East leading to concerns of a threat to inflation and economic growth via a surge in oil prices like in the 1970s and early 1980s.
The Israel and Iran war: Threat to economies and investment markets Read More »
You don’t have to win every point to be a tennis champion. And you don’t have to win in the market every day to have a successful investment experience.
Video: How is investing like tennis? Read More »
When your portfolio experiences a sudden drop, generally the most important thing an investor can do is to stay invested and look forward.
Markets look forward. So should investors. Read More »
From understanding capital gains tax and WA’s stamp duty rules to timing your sale in the WA market cycle, savvy property owners leave no stone unturned.
Selling property in WA: Key financial, legal and strategic considerations Read More »
Market volatility can feel uncomfortable, but history shows that those who remain patient and disciplined are ultimately rewarded.
Staying the course: Why long-term investors should ignore short-term market volatility Read More »
This case study shares a client strategy we conceived to reduce their assessable capital gain by $1 million, while reducing future tax burden on their children.
Case Study: Sale of investment property and superannuation Read More »
Volatility in financial markets can test the nerve of investors. The big question is whether periods of volatility say anything about expected returns.
The ups and downs of volatility Read More »
It’s always good to remind yourself that for long-term investors it is more helpful to plan for what can happen, rather than trying to predict what will happen.
Plan for what can happen – don’t try to predict what will Read More »
The impact of being out of the market for just a short period of time can be profound, as shown by this hypothetical investment.
What happens when you fail at market timing Read More »
Investors are better off sticking to a sound investment plan designed to achieve long-term goals than trying to second-guess what trends in public debt will mean for their portfolios.
Budgets and markets Read More »
