Retirement Savings – Why Australians need to be saving their money
The idea of retirement is back-of-mind for nearly all parents…
Pros and cons of investing in an overseas market vs Australia
Have you ever wondered if the grass really is greener on the other side? Of course you have. Experienced and new investors all have the same drive when managing share market investments – to grow wealth. The hard part is figuring out how to best allocate your assets, and where to invest. Diversifying your investments […]
Why does Chinese volatility affect the Australian share market?
China’s stock market took a turn for the worse recently, and while the share market has now stabilized, investors have been burnt waiting for the dust to settle. In 2015, China experienced their weakest GDP growth in 25 years. Their GDP annual growth rate averaged 9.88% from 1989, but dropped down to 6.9% last year. […]
What causes stock market crashes and bear markets?
We’ve all heard the phrase “timing is everything”, and the stock market is an obvious place where this holds true. Just look at those famous historical stock market crashes and imagine how investors would have felt at the time if they failed to recognise the signs leading toward the crash. Luckily we can now arm […]
Market Volatility – it’s Cause and the Effect on Investors
Put simply, volatility is the up and down movement of the market. It is usually measured by any deviation from how the market is expected to perform. A common analogy is that of a ship in the ocean, come volatile weather it will be thrown about as the water swells to rise and fall beneath […]
Worley Parsons back from exhaustion?
Worley Parsons (WOR) is a $4.5 billion market capitalised constituent of the ASX50 Index whose share price has been in a down trend for over three years. There are a number of technical patterns and events that have occurred over the last seven to eight months that are signalling a high probability set up for […]
The little Aussie performer
I haven’t seen the term “little Aussie battler” used for some time when referring to the Australian dollar so let’s give it another name, the “little Aussie performer”, well at least for the time being. Despite the majority of the nation, including the Reserve Bank, doing their utmost to will the AUD down against the […]
Commitment to Cause
Successful investors don’t get there by accident. As in any endeavour in life, be it business, sport, investing or any other activity, natural “talent” can only get you so far. At some point it becomes necessary to commit to the task at hand and to develop and stick to a plan to achieve success. Successful […]
Investing in Stocks for Retirement: Mastering Mindset, Systems, and Skills for Unflappable Success
Investing in stocks for retirement isn’t just about building wealth—it’s a journey that demands strategic planning, emotional stamina, and a commitment to continuous learning. Investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal, so understanding your personal risk acceptance is crucial. If you’re a trader or investor looking to level up your portfolio long-term, […]
Is There a Best Trading Strategy for Sustainable Long-Term Gains?
Do you often feel overwhelmed by the inconsistencies in your trading outcomes? You’re not alone. Many traders, even those seasoned in the field, stumble by neglecting the cornerstone of successful trading—a well-defined trading strategy. Without it, even the most experienced can fall prey to emotional decisions and inconsistency. But there’s a better way. So, to […]