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...
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China’s COVID policy: What does this mean for markets?
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
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
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
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
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?
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...
Will the RBA slow interest rate rises?
This week we review the recent influx of economic news and the implications for future monetary policy by the RBA. Last week’s release of the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) told the market what it already knew: everything is more expensive. Headline inflation came...
Identifying the market bottom? Further to fall?
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...
Declutter Your Investing Mind
A quick Google search for investing news provides 20+ sensationalist headlines. Interest rate changes, inflation, market cycles and quarterly updates provide media and marketers with an abundance of topics to craft clickbait with the intent of attracting eyeballs to...
What to expect this August reporting season?
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...
Investing in Uncertain Times: Keep It Simple
One of the greatest privileges of being in this business is the ability to talk to other investors on a daily basis and understand the pulse of the market. Right now the pulse seems to be confusion, not necessarily fear. Confusion breeds uncertainty which can paralyze...