Investing
Regulator takes to big screen to spread smart word on ‘dumb money’
ASIC is going direct, to a cinema near you, with its warning on not getting burnt by social media investing.
- by John Collett
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Opinion
Active investing
In defence of day traders: Not all of us are ‘Dumb Money’
The release of Dumb Money in cinemas this week gives us retail traders a bad name.
- by William Bennett
Opinion
Active investing
Four simple things to think about before investing a cent
What many people don’t realise is that good investing starts long before you invest the money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Opinion
Peace dividend blow puts philanthropy in peril
If we are serious about lifting Australian philanthropy to be in line with our peer nations, we need an innovative and collaborative effort from government, business and the community.
- by Geoff Wilson and Caroline Gurney
Opinion
Opinion
Think real estate is a ‘safe’ investment? Actually, there’s no such thing
Risk is one of the most poorly understood concepts in personal finance. It’s rarely so black-and-white.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Opinion
Owning property is an uphill battle, but it’s one worth fighting
For years, homeownership has been something Australians have relied on. But it’s a dream that’s becoming increasingly unrealistic.
- by Victoria Devine
Analysis
Shares
Bigger is better: Risky small stocks not worth the reward
Morningstar research finds large Australian-listed companies have mainly outperformed market minnows during the past 23 years.
- by John Collett
Investors brace for oil price spike; Wall Street climbs
Markets are braced for a jump in oil prices after Hamas launched a deadly terrorist attack on Israel. Earlier, Wall Sreet rallied in a whipsaw after a strong jobs report.
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World markets
ASX edges up on buoyant banks and miners; $A jumps
Insurers and banks buoyed the ASX on Friday after Wall Street inched lower, as pressure from the bond market stays high due to worries about a too-hot US job market.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m a self-funded retiree, can I avoid paying tax on my shares?
When selling shares, the capital gains will be added to your taxable income, but there are some ways to reduce the strain.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Analysis
Revoked permits, unstable regimes and insurgent attacks – what can go wrong investing in Africa?
An increasing number of ASX-listed mining companies are falling victim to African sovereign risk.
- by William Bennett