Global equity markets began the year with a wave of optimism. The MSCI World Index added 7.1% during the month, while the S&P/500 added 6.3%. Inflation appears to be abating, allowing central banks to taper interest rate hikes soon. China’s emergence from a...
We have been attracted to Japanese equities for some time due to their robust balance sheets and notable improvements in governance. More recently, Japanese companies have weathered the economic headwinds to outperform global peers significantly. This is despite the...
Investing in 2023: Is the worst behind us? 22/12/2022 Without a doubt, 2022 has been a tough year for most investors. As of writing, the ASX200 is down around 6% and the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries is down nearly 19%. Additionally, the Nasdaq is down 32.3% year to...
Today we will be sharing three companies that have one common trait which is that they are ‘old’ businesses, with the youngest incorporated 96 years ago. Age alone doesn’t indicate a sound investment, but it does demonstrate that the company has been able to weather...
Is the Fair Work Legislation fair? 30/11/2022 Maybe, but one thing is for sure, it is likely to be expensive as well. This week we look at the 'Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022, a Bill that once passed, will represent one of the most...
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...
