Investment bonds have been around for a long time, but many people are not completely familiar with how they work. Here’s a quick summary on what they are, and their risks and benefits. What is a Bond? A ‘bond’ is essentially a loan. It’s where governments and large businesses borrow money, with interest and principal… Read more »
With the world facing an ever-growing number of environmental and social challenges, investors are increasingly expecting corporations to “do the right thing” and contribute positively to the community. This is known as corporate social responsibility or CSR. Investors play an important role pushing firms towards becoming better corporate citizens. So, what do investors (including those of… Read more »
If you’re risk averse, investing can feel very overwhelming – but if you pick the right investments, it doesn’t have to stress you out. One of the highlights of my day is hosting The Call at midday AEDT on www.ausbiz.com.au. Viewers send in shares they want an opinion on and I put those suggestions to an… Read more »
Even the most experienced investor can be guilty of making these investing mistakes, but they’re especially common when you’re just getting started. You’re at a party, and after a few drinks your friend lets it slip they’ve “actually just invested in ‘TechHub Ltd’, apparently one of the hottest tech startups in Australia at the moment.”… Read more »
We love to invest in companies that appear to be ‘doing good’ for the world, but to see past the greenwashing, you need to know the red flags. Ethical investing, also known as responsible or sustainable investing, is one of the driving forces behind how we choose to invest today. We want to build personal… Read more »
There’s not a person among us who wouldn’t fancy an extra $1 million when it’s time to retire. Even better, it’s actually pretty easy to find it. By Ben Ford Do you know how much money you’ll have to live on when you retire? Do you know how much you’ll need? Do you care? Newsflash: You absolutely… Read more »
Knowing the answers to these questions will help you start investing, as well as sleep better night after night. So, you’ve got some cash set aside and want to start investing. Hopefully you’ve made this decision with the help of a financial adviser, but you may have decided to go it alone. Either way, there… Read more »
Can AI help you make better investing decisions? We asked Nick Dalziel, a keen everyday investor, to put AI investing app Jaaims to the test: I remember one lecture from the only finance subject I did at uni. The lecturer quoted a stat: 88 per cent of Americans think they’re safer than the average driver.… Read more »
Active investing means aiming to get a higher return than the market index, and here’s why Dave Rae isn’t a fan. We all want to be better than average, it makes us feel smarter. Who hasn’t been enticed by a big glossy ad from a fund manager showing their amazing outperformance over the previous one… Read more »
If you’re working hard to save, but it still feels like your money is going backwards, this one is for you. By Alex Brophy Your savings are in a super tough spot right now, with low mean interest rates and stubborn inflation conspiring to eat away at the value of your cash. You see, consumer prices increased… Read more »
