Investing
INVESTMENT 101
How to choose the right ETF
Scott Phillips Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide hassle-free exposure to an entire market, giving instant diversification, but which ETF should you buy?
BOURIS ON MONEY
How to make property investment pay off
Mark Bouris Controlling costs is critical for successful investment.
MIND OVER MONEY
Government policy sells retirees short
Caitlin Fitzsimmons Many people haven't heard of it, but the "deeming rate" is a big deal for three out of four retired Australians.
THE MOTLEY FOOL
Counting the cost of catastrophe
Scott Phillips The recent storms down the eastern coast of Australia brought with them significant loss. Should you invest in insurance companies?
Miners and almonds doing well for stock-pickers
John Collett The Australian sharemarket has been trading sideways pretty much since the start of May, after generally rising for most of this year.
INVESTMENT 101
One step to investment diversification
Scott Phillips Diversification can sound boring but it can help protect you from significant portfolio pain.
QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
Auction to sell large collection of Moorcroft pottery
James Cockington The auction of the late Mary Smart's collection is thought to be the largest single-owner sale of Moorcroft pottery in Australia.
QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
Global clamour for Dinky die-cast toys
James Cockington Trading in Dinky die-cast toys operates pretty much like any other stockmarket, except on a smaller scale. 1:48 scale in most cases.
MIND OVER MONEY
Why the premise of Money Monster is all too real
Caitlin Fitzsimmons The premise of Money Monster is all too plausible and it says a lot about financial literacy.
INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
Yield is now the sharemarket equivalent of catnip
John Addis Four ways that investors accustomed to double-digit returns can adjust to the new era of low interest rates and bond yields.
THE MOTLEY FOOL
Why Chinese want chunk of Virgin
Scott Phillips China's largest airline HNA has bought a chunk of Virgin and there are lessons for investors - but not just about airlines.
Twelve weird items from the Pele auction
Larissa Ham Brazilian soccer superstar Pele is auctioning off a vast collection of more than 2000 items collected over 60 years of his remarkable life.
SHARES RACE
Agriculture hot, healthcare not as racers picks tested by end of rally
Vanessa Desloires The end of a seven-week long rally now means the Shares Racers' stock picking skills will be put to the test.
PROPERTY
How to avoid nightmare tenants
John Collett It's a property investor's worst nightmare – the rogue tenant who falls into rent arrears, or worse, causes malicious damage to the property.
SUPER
Super reform could force property buyers to forfeit deposits
Noel Whittaker In last month's budget. the Coalition made radical changes to our superannuation system. It was a mixed bag, with some of the ideas innovative and welcome, some controversial and one horrific. In the interests of balance, let's look at them one by one.
INVESTMENT 101
How to invest your first $1000
Scott Phillips Theory doesn't always pass the 'real world' test.
THE HONEST BROKER
Hybrid issues in favour despite traps
Marcus Padley Hybrid issues for the banks are flying off the shelves once again, but there are downsides for investors.
MONEY MENTOR
Why you're hard-wired to lose money
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon My three year old is climbing – then jumping off – ever taller objects. Far taller already than it's possible for my short self to reach.
Max Dupain photos show the innovation of his era
James Cockington Photographer Max Dupain's lesser known commercial photography tracks the development of Sydney, from the construction of the Opera House and the first skyscrapers to industrial sites around the city.
Most innovative investment of all caused the GFC
John Collett Whenever I hear the term "innovation" in connection with financial services, I think about the rocket scientists who came up with one of the most innovative investments of all time.
INNOVATION
Apps and tools to manage your money
Adam Courtenay Our mobile devices are becoming the go-to instruments of convenient commerce, offering something that consumers are only just beginning to come to terms with – a world of instantaneous self-wealth management.
THE MOTLEY FOOL
Putting a price on technology
Scott Phillips How an investor can value the shares of tech companies.
INVESTMENT 101
How to diversify your portfolio
Scott Phillips You've had some success with your investments but now your portfolio is no longer balanced. How do you diversify?
INNOVATION
New breed of alternative investments
John Collett Investment alternatives to shares and term deposits are gaining traction.
INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
Lessons from the Myer turnaround
Andrew Legget Investors are rewarded for going against the crowd, as Myer's recent recovery shows.
Shares Race week 4: Leader scrapes a win
Vanessa Desloires What threatened to be a blowout in this month's Shares Race ended up a close tussle between the top two.
THE MOTLEY FOOL
Three dividend stocks that beat the banks
Scott Phillips Most Aussies don't want to hear it but the banks are way too large a proportion of our portfolios.
INVESTMENT 101
How to choose a stockbroker
Scott Phillips The three key steps to choosing a stockbroker or trading service.
Granny flats - turning backyards into gold
John Collett and Caitlin Fitzsimmons Granny flats are proliferating like crazy, at least in NSW where the rules are much more relaxed than in Victoria.
BOURIS ON MONEY
Getting ahead in a low-rate environment
Mark Bouris The low interest rates are not welcomed by savers and retirees, but there are opportunities to maximise your returns.
