Diversification is one of the most effective tools an investor can use, for the simple reason that spreading risk means you are unlikely to get wiped out if one or two investments go bust. But it is not a foolproof concept, and in fact it is laden with potential traps.
ETFs have revolutionised the investing universe for many good reasons. But ultimately ETFs are just like stocks – there are the good, the bad and the ugly.
Like many people, Ashley O’Connor, head of investment strategy at Invesco Australia, did not exactly plan for the career he ultimately embarked upon. But some serendipity brought him to a role he truly values.
It was a COVID-inspired idea that fell foul of the electoral cycle, but the nation’s small business advisory peak bodies continue to push for subsidised advice for small businesses.
Borrowing to invest in property within an SMSF vehicle has merit, which is why so many people have done it. But there are risks in placing such a lumpy asset in a restrictive environment that all investors should be aware of.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 86.5 points, or 1.3 per cent, on Tuesday to 6,806.4 points, while the broader All Ordinaries gauge added 81.4 points, or 1.2 per cent, to 7,030. Nine of the ASX’s 11 sectors gained ground, with real estate and healthcare the only ones to retreat. The mining sector was the…
The dividend wave that has surged on to the global markets shows no sign of abating. Australian investors have been of the the biggest beneficiaries, but that may change.
The quantum of US companies has halved since 1996, which plays into the hands of late stage venture gurus.
Peter Berezin, chief global strategist at BCA Research, discusses his view of the US economy from an “Oasis of Optimism” on a recent Middle East trip.
Cathie Wood, the chief investment officer, founder and head of ARK Invest, the specialist new-economy house, is often spoken of as the Warren Buffett of innovation, fintech, new tech and clean energy – despite a 60%-plus slump in the price of the firm’s flagship ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE Arca: ARKK) from its 2021 peak. But…
