Economic and market overview November 2024 Economic and Market Overview November 2024 Investors maintained a healthy risk appetite for much of October, which enabled major share markets to make further progress. Movements in the US set the tone, with the S&P 500 Index rising to fresh all-time highs during the month. Towards month end, however, … Read more
Nine bad habits of ineffective investors: common mistakes investors make Introduction In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from reaching their financial goals. This note takes a look at the nine most common mistakes. Mistake #1 Crowd support indicates a sure thing “I will … Read more
Is it worth salary sacrificing into super? Let’s explore the ins and outs of salary sacrificing into your super and help you determine if it’s worth considering as part of your financial strategy. We’re all familiar with the concept of super. It’s that portion of our salary that employers are required to contribute to a … Read more
Are bonds a good investment? Market price All bonds have a set value when they’re first issued. If you hold the bond until it reaches its end date (maturity), you will receive what you originally invested. However, if you sell a bond before maturity, you’ll receive the market value of the bond which may be … Read more
Understanding your investment options Understanding your investment options Investing is full of jargon and technical terms that can make getting started or managing your investments seem intimidating. Here are some of the key terms to help you better understand the different options available to you. Common investing terms There are a few terms that you’ll … Read more
What causes market movements? When the news is filled with headlines about market movements, it’s normal to feel a bit anxious. Here are three things to keep in mind if the next time share markets aren’t behaving the way you’d like them to. 1. Markets constantly go up and down As long as we’ve had … Read more