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This article outlines the differences between two index funds – one Australian and one international. It discusses the benefits to be gained from diversification through investing in overseas share markets.

Despite a slowdown in Australian economic and productivity growth in the last five years, Australia’s economy is usually considered strong and resilient when compared with other developed nations. Given our economic strength, why would anyone want to invest anywhere else?

To answer this question, let's consider what stocks might be included in a share portfolio with an international focus.

For simplicity purposes, we will look into the portfolios of a leading provider of index managed funds and their top 10 holdings. These funds tend to be passively rather than actively traded, and seek to reflect their chosen share index over the medium-to-long term.

A quick and easy prompter for those readers who may be so overwhelmed by the opportunities for investing their money that they don’t do anything about it. Provides a short checklist to get the important areas covered and recommends immediate discussion with an adviser.

Most of us suffer from this condition at some time or another. Imagine going to buy a loaf of bread – it seems simple but once you get to the supermarket there are so many different types it’s almost impossible to make a decision. Too much choice can be as much trouble as not enough.

Do you have the same problem with money? There is so much information, so many choices and so many opinions, it all gets too hard – in the end you do nothing.

Are you a young investor looking to pave the way for a successful financial future? With the Age of Information at your fingertips, the opportunities are endless. In this article, we'll share four tried and true investment strategies that are perfect for those just starting out.

The newest generation of young investors were raised during the Age of Information.

Growing up alongside the internet, this generation has been exposed to more information and technological advancement than any generation before them.

Young investors have greater access to education around investing, more diverse opportunities for investing, as well as a rise in social media content creators creating communities around building wealth – making this topic much more popular among younger generations.

The next generation of investors are here and ready to take on the investment world. They are enthusiastic but limited in knowledge. This article provides advice on how to start your investment journey and the costly mistakes that should be avoided.

You’re young, expecting a satisfying future brimming with friends, family and a comfortable lifestyle.

You’re a Next Generation Investor, likely aged between 18 and 25, and you’re starting to think about financial security.

According to an Australian Stock Exchange study, nearly a quarter of all investors over the past two years were Next Generation Investors. Additionally, some 27% of surveyed people under age 25 intend to invest over the next year.

A detailed article describing asset classes and indexing. The ideal article for novice investor clients.

Whether it’s taking a more active interest in our superannuation, starting to build an investment portfolio, or even trying our hands at playing the stock market, we can all benefit by understanding the language and key concepts of investing. Here’s a quick introduction.

Asset classes

There is a huge range of potential investments out there, and these can be grouped together in asset classes that are based on shared characteristics. There are many asset classes, however the major ones that most mainstream investors focus on are shares (or equities), property, fixed interest and cash.

This article outlines the first steps involved in starting an investment portfolio. It concludes by recommending the services of a financial adviser as one of your best investments.

Far from being the realm of the rich, building an investment portfolio is something that most people can do. It can start as a simple savings plan – a few dollars in the bank – before expanding into a diversified portfolio containing a range of asset classes.

This article explains how one million dollars can be saved. Although it starts off with a retirement focus, it can be changed to encourage your younger clients to get started on a savings plan earlier in life with the prospect of saving $1 million. Written in the adviser's voice.

One of the most common questions I’m asked as a financial adviser is “will I have enough to retire?” It truly is the $64,000 question and if $64,000 was the answer, we’d all be on easy street!

With so many variables involved, there is no set answer, but these days with many of us expecting to live longer, at least one million dollars is the minimum required to fund a comfortable retirement.

Below I have outlined some key tips that I would talk to you about if you were sitting in front of me: