China's COVID policy: What does this mean for markets? 24/11/2022 This week we look at China and try to grapple with the zero Covid policy and what that means for markets. A story that remains especially important as China is central to our economic fortunes and the...
Avoid These 5 Common Biases When Making Investment Decisions 23/11/2022 Human nature is an intangible force that every investor is affected by. We identify 5 common biases among investors and how best to navigate them when making investment decisions... Compounding...
Government backs Australia's opportunity of the century 30/11/2022 "Critical minerals could be the opportunity of the century. This is a generational opportunity that we cannot miss or mishandle." says the Treasurer of Australia, Jim Chalmers, urging the importance of...
The Growing Sector of Focus: Energy 17/11/2022 Looking for returns in current market conditions? The market has delivered some underwhelming returns so far this year, but for one corner of the market, 2022 has been outstanding... Anyone that’s opened a power bill...
Learn the Tricky Things About Big Stock Returns 9/11/2022 The fascinating story of Bill Miller and the lessons learned that every investor should be aware of... A Story with Hidden Meaning Bill Miller has a fund manager status equivalent to being a rock star....
Midterm Elections: Lame Duck or Gridlock? 9/11/2022 Trying to make sense of midterms? Elections can be confusing, however we clearly run through the forces play and what potential outcomes the 2022 midterm results could bring us... This week we head stateside to look...
This week we take a look at central bank guidance. What does it actually mean and what's the point? What is it good for? Those of you of a certain age will know the next line from Edwin Starr’s 1970 hit song is “absolutely nothing!” He was talking about something...
Attempting to time the market perfectly is typically a fools game. That said, it can certainly help to know what to look for when trying to identify the bottom. So, what signs are we looking for? From March 2020 to mid-2021, Australian investors were treated to an...
The August reporting season is just around the corner; a time when the majority of ASX-listed businesses will provide FY22 results. With that in mind, we provide an overview of what to expect, how certain sectors will perform and where the market might be getting it...
Special situations in investing are potentially lucrative, aming to seize short term opportunities for outsized gains, but not always easy to identify. This week we take a look at three types of these situations. When you hear value investing you probably think...
When it comes to investing, many know the value in identifying stocks with a big moat. Giants like Buffett and Munger maintain that this has been a crucial part of their success, but how can we identify one of these moats in the making? In the wake of the ruins...
Recession. If you feel like this word is everywhere at the moment and everyone is talking about it, you would be right. Google searches for the term have spiked and every finance program and publication is covering it. So, let's take a look. So, what exactly is...
