I did warn over the last few weeks that many of the sharemarket experts were stashing away cash to take advantage of another sharp correction down. It came with a bang this week… the biggest one day percentage drop on Wall St since 2020. Why? Inflation. It’s driving global financial markets because inflation determines interest… Read more »
The markets have been shaky recently, which adds to many people’s fear of taking on investment risk. But there are ways to find balance. In most investment structures, risk and return are intertwined. The higher the risk, the better the return. “When confronted with the sharemarket moving up and down, there’s a perception that it’s… Read more »
They are the investment phenomenon which makes a person’s wildest financial dreams come true and then instantly shatters them. Investment bubbles have been inflating and bursting for hundreds of years. The wild ride of the gold price and the value of Bitcoin over the last few years is a timely reminder that while asset price… Read more »
Self-made millionaires follow a tried and tested formula that embraces success and hard work, writes Zaki Ameer. By Zaki Ameer Zaki Ameer was never interested in academic life. He failed at school, and began his entrepreneurial journey by selling cassettes to classmates. After moving to Australia to study for a Bachelor of Business, a chance… Read more »
Reframe sharemarket volatility to help you keep your cool when the market drops. After all, there is no gain in reacting to short-term market prices. On Monday 16 March 2020, as COVID fears spread, the Australian sharemarket (S&P/ASX 200) fell by its biggest daily percentage on record, losing almost 10 per cent. The S&P/ASX 200… 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 »
If you’re paying off a mortgage – or aspiring to – imagine if you didn’t have to worry so much about rising interest rates. That’s already the reality for US home buyers. Unlike in Australia, most mortgages in the US have a fixed-interest rate, locked in for 30 years. Instead of having to wait and… Read more »
Risk shouldn’t be a four letter word when it comes to investing your money – because a healthy risk mindset is just what we need to achieve high rewards. Let’s say that back in November 2011 you had $100,000 to invest for 10 years. How would you feel today if you had earned a 10… Read more »
Fear and money are not good friends. Feeling scared of failure can lead even the most astute person to make the wrong money decisions. I always remember the acronym of fear: False Evidence, Appearing Real. Fear can grip any and every part of our life, but it bites especially hard when it comes to making… Read more »
There are two things you need to be successful: the right place and time and the right attitude. There’s a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time. Whether it’s meeting a new love, being introduced to a future employer or just scoring a free drink, timing can be… Read more »
