Posts tagged Investment Advice
Rules Should Silence Opinions
Rules Should Silence Opinions

One of the nice things about modern life is we all get to share our opinions. As much as being opinionated is now something of an economy, the validity of rampant opinion making has always had a question mark hanging over it.
Back in 167 AD Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius said “It is in our power to have no opinion about a thing, and not to be disturbed in our soul; for things themselves have no natural power to form our judgements.” If we’re allowed to interpret Aurelius’ words, he’s suggesting opinions are a choice and no harm comes from not having one.

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Dominique SchuhInvesting, Investment Advice
The Case for Bitcoin

At the end of 2017, Bitcoin was indisputably the hottest topic in the investment world. Christmas parties and family barbecues alike were filled with curiosity surrounding the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies. It truly felt like everyone else was making a fortune from an investment that didn’t seem well understood. Now, three years down the track, Bitcoin is once again back in vogue. Having quadrupled in value last year and comfortably eclipsing its 2017 heights, we ponder whether this is simply a case of déjà vu or if there is evidence to suggest that it might be different this time around?

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InvestingCustomerGettersInvesting, Investment Advice, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency
"Low Risk" Term Deposit Alternatives

It’s very tough to earn a dollar without risk and effort these days. While that’s always been the case for our labour, we’ve previously enjoyed the illusion of some free cream from our money in the bank. We may have even neglected the reality of tax and inflation eroding our savings, while there was still a certain risk free return. If an investor thought they were getting a good enough return, then they wouldn’t go out of their way to chase one. However, an RBA cash rate of 0.10% presents a whole new mind game for investors.

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InvestingCustomerGettersInvesting, Investment Advice
Understand the Power of the Sharemarket and Start Planning your 2021 Success Now
Understand the Power of the Sharemarket and Start Planning your 2021 Success Now

Once you understand that buying shares is the same as becoming a part-owner of a company, it’s somewhat easier to understand how prices can move up and down each day. Enjoy the following video where we explore the share market in its entirety and give you a full overview of what you need to know to start your share market adventure today.

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InvestingCustomerGettersShare Market, Investment Advice, Financial Planning
A Closer Look at Sustainable Investing

“ESG Investing.” You’ve probably heard the term, but what does it actually mean? ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, it may also be termed “sustainable investing.” It is a wide term as it can cover several areas, but essentially, it’s for investors who still want positive returns, but also consider their long-term impact on society, environment and the behaviour of a business.

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InvestingCustomerGettersSustainable Investing, Investment Advice