Money
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
Latest
Analysis
AI
Why AI tech stock boom could be headed for dotcom-style bust
This year’s technology rally defies logic, echoing the famous dotcom boom and bust of the early 2000s.
- by Dan Miles
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
Investing
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
Analysis
Shares
Cashed-up and cautious pandemic investors await next market dip
Retail investors who started investing during the pandemic are cashed-up, cautious and waiting for the next opportunity.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Investing
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
Investing
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
Opinion
Home loans
The odds may be against us, but buying a house is still an attainable dream
While the trajectory of the Australian property market over the last few decades has been unprecedented, not all hope is lost.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Side hustle
A tax on Airbnb’s short-term stays will have long-term implications
New policies introduced by state governments on Airbnb owners will have a ripple effect on both our housing market and the broader economy.
- by Victoria Devine
Analysis
Investing
‘Greenwashing’ crackdown sinks green investing claims
Asset managers are winding back unsubstantiated claims of investing ethically, which is good news for Australian retail investors.
- by John Collett