Educational articles
If you're looking to invest your money somewhere safe, government bonds are definitely worth considering.
Infrastructure is the general term used to describe the essential services needed for our societies to operate on a day-to-day basis. These services range from roads and railways to telecommunications and include schools, universities, hospitals and water and sewage systems.
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency. It’s a relatively new type of currency that uses cryptography to secure payment transactions, making it verging on impossible to counterfeit or double spend.
Blockchain is the original technology that was used to manage Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency.
Let's take a closer look at smaller global companies. The "small-cap" market segment is interesting and attractive for many reasons. But it rarely gets a mention in the media.
With all the talk about rising property prices and interest rates projected to stay low for quite some time yet, your mind may have turned to buying an investment property.
Often described as the "sweet spot" of equity investing, the mid-cap segment has unique characteristics that are often overlooked and underappreciated.
If you're like many investors, you're likely to have invested in large-cap stocks. Large caps are a popular choice because they're generally seen as a stable investment with reduced risk and consistent returns over time.
Chances are, if you’re interested in investing, you’ve heard about emerging markets. But what exactly are they, and why are they important?
You've probably been hearing a lot about bull and bear markets over the past year. And while the terms are a common way to describe a market's upwards and downwards performance, they're very different animals when it comes to the impact on both your portfolio and your investment decisions.
Einstein famously once said, "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it".
Are you holding onto more cash than you really need? During times like these, it can be very tempting to keep your savings close to hand. But it's not the best approach.
This is such a confusing concept. Questions arise like what does it really mean and surely you don’t pay interest to the Banks?
The yield curve and its recent inversion have received considerable media attention of late. In this article, I will explain the concept, what it really means and how it impacts investment markets.
The period from March 2009 until 2018 spoilt many investors. Volatility was lower than normal, and most sharemarkets enjoyed strong and steady returns as they recovered from the GFC. Investing seemed easy because risks were reduced thanks to the support from Reserve Banks around the world; they lowered interest rates which pumped money into the economy.
We’ve recently seen an increase in interest amongst our investors around alternative investment, particularly around what they are and why we use them. So we’ve put together this handy guide to help answer the most common questions.