Central banks can’t buy gold fast enough, while gold miners are recovering after a dramatic selloff and Bitcoin, the asset previously regarded as digital gold, is having a miserable year.
Central banks can’t buy gold fast enough, while gold miners are recovering after a dramatic selloff and Bitcoin, the asset previously regarded as digital gold, is having a miserable year.
For two decades, the search box has been the undisputed gateway to the internet. But this familiar landscape is undergoing a transformational change, driven by the rapid emergence of Generative AI (GenAI).
Analysing inflation-linked ETFs & funds, credit spreads and global income rotations.
Between inflation and market activity, investors in fixed income have had their work cut out for them. Post the GFC, rates remained low and investors in many instances were forced to look towards higher risk assets, like equities or more recently, private markets, for yield.
Most investors think of healthcare property as the pinnacle of the commercial property defensiveness. But there’s another essential service property which is on the rise in defensive allocations, and for good reason: childcare infrastructure.
In a year where headlines have been dominated by tariffs, geopolitical activity and the ongoing AI boom – and there are queues for gold bullion snaking down Martin Place – it’s unsurprising that investors are following the money and using ETFs for swift access.
Every parent wants their kids to get off to a good start. That means more than just keeping them safe and happy. It’s also about helping them grow into financially confident, independent adults.
You may have come across the unique breed of individual known as a day trader in your travels. Their numbers have been on the rise for some time now, so much so that they’re reshaping the very architecture of markets along with the notion of price discovery. What was once the province of nimble derivatives players is now having systemic ramifications across global equity markets.
When you were attracted to the exciting world of investing, risk management probably wasn’t a primary drawcard. Worrying about all the things that could go wrong is at odds with the reasons most independent investors enjoy investing. Yet, the truth is it’s hard to succeed long term as an investor without mastering risk. So maybe it’s high time you turned this less-than-sexy skillset into an investment superpower.
For much of the past century, the path to success in Australia seemed clear: get a job, save a deposit, buy a house, and watch your equity grow. Home ownership wasn’t just financial security. It was a rite of passage, a social marker, a moral achievement.
Have you been thinking about switching your super lately? Maybe your adviser suggested it. Maybe your fund’s merging. Or maybe you’ve just started a new job and, instead of handing over the default super form to HR, you’d rather take control and choose a fund that actually stacks up for your future.
Savvy investors are always on the lookout for the proverbial canary in the coalmine, particularly when markets keep hitting all-time highs with seemingly unstoppable momentum.
For many Australians heading into retirement, the family home is more than a roof. It’s a lifeline, a legacy, and often the biggest financial asset they’ll ever own.