No one can predict the stock market, but history shows risk can and does erode retiree capital. Be they called “corrections, downturns or crashes”, the impact on capital can be significant.
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Getting the facts right on Exchange Traded Funds
Over the last week conversations have continued with my clients about the recent share market drop. Several clients have asked what role Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have played? There are some commentators out there stating that the index approached used by ETFs are stifling liquidity, the underlying assets fluctuate in value (just like direct shares […]
Why does the share market just ‘lose it’?
The first week of February saw share markets around the world capitulate with the Australian market down 4.8%, US Dow Jones was down 7%, European markets were down 6.9% and Asia followed trend down 5.3%.
Five good habits to build wealth
According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, the average Australian earns $1,164 per week or $60,528 per year. Then, the average Australian saves 4.70% of their income or $2,844 per annum. Not much.
Entering the share market – small steps or giant leap?
Making your first buy into the share market is scary for many first-time investors. Over the last five years it has been ‘normal’ for our share market to fluctuate up to plus or minus 15 per cent in value over any three month period. The thought of losing 10 per cent to 15 percent of […]