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SHARES RACE

Shares Race Week 3: Stock picking gold

Vanessa Desloires 11:19 AM   Gold shines again, but its the tiny miners that have stood out this week.

THE MOTLEY FOOL

There is always something to fear - don't

If you had perfect foresight, you'd be able to pick the next Lotto numbers.

Scott Phillips   Pessimism sounds smart but track record trumps all, writes Scott Phillips.

INTELLIGENT INVESTOR

The dirtiest word in finance

In the worst case scenario, investment funds are earning money for jam.

Mitchell Sneddon   In finance, the 'F' word is 'fees' if you're a client and 'fun' if you happen to be on the other side of the fence.

Brexit gifts share bargains to local investors

Volatility on the Australian sharemarket is creating some bargains.

John Collett   Volatility on sharemarkets always turns up good buying opportunities and the aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the European Union is no different.

INVESTMENT 101

How to choose a managed fund

You need to consider the long-term batting average of a fund manager.

Scott Phillips   The problem with managed funds is that many deliver an investment performance that beats the market - but not after fees.

THE HONEST BROKER

Why everyone is wrong about Brexit

Looking at investment fundamentals to determine how to react to Brexit ignores the fact that markets are largely about ...

Marcus Padley   The market falls on the back of the Brexit vote have triggered an avalanche of somewhat predictable motherhood statements about why you shouldn't sell your investments.

ASSET CHECK

Disappointing end to year

Super funds with a higher allocation to unlisted assets have fared better during the recent sharemarket turmoil.

Daryl Dixon   What a difference just a week has made to the 2015-16 financial year superannuation fund returns.

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

The mystery of the Vanuatu skull

Only an esteemed elder would have been commemorated in this way.

James Cockington   This dramatic object was once an important part of Vanuatu tribal culture.

MIND OVER MONEY

Take the long view after Brexit vote

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Caitlin Fitzsimmons   We all know markets hate uncertainty, and we saw just how much in emotional technicolour after the outcome of the "Brexit" vote became clear on Friday.

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INTELLIGENT INVESTOR

Three types of managed fund to avoid

Mark Cuban, billionaire owner of the National Basketball Association, says beware the smile on the face of the ...

Graham Witcomb   There are many honest, hardworking and smart fund managers, but the industry also has its fair share of sharks.

THE MOTLEY FOOL

Five ways to protect yourself from Brexit

Britain's 'leave' vote in the referendum on European Union membership has left the country divided.

Scott Phillips   ​No one knows what comes next, but you can prepare.

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

Jaguar fetches $230,000 in classic sale

The costliest item in the John Calvert collection was this 1972 Jaguar E-type, which sold for $230,000 IBP.

James Cockington   Prices paid for classic cars continue to rise, dramatically so in the case of red Jaguar E-types.

MIND OVER MONEY

How investors should react to Brexit

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Caitlin Fitzsimmons   Don't rush out and sell stocks or buy gold on the back of the Brexit vote. You might even want to do the opposite.

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Crown's conjuring trick

Crown is not magically worth more because it is being split.

Scott Phillips   Want to know the best way to spot the winners when you're at the casino?

INVESTMENT 101

Building a nest egg for the kids

Investing for a toddler could pay off handsomely by the time they reach adulthood.

Scott Phillips   A reader has been putting money away each month for his son, and wants to know how to invest it.

'My car has a better social life than I do'

Joy Baines, of Annandale in inner-city Sydney, listed her Toyota Yaris on car-sharing platform Car Next Door for $6 an ...

Barbara Drury   The sharing economy is more than just Uber and Airbnb, there are dozens of local start-ups letting individuals sell access to their unused assets, time and skills.

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BOURIS ON MONEY

Ten things to know about investing in your 20s

Make sure you set your own investment goals.

Mark Bouris   Money expert Mark Bouris shares basics investment principles for those aged 30 and under.

THE MOTLEY FOOL

Kogan and the new age of retail

Ruslan Kogan, pictured, might have a very 21st-century story but the echoes from Gerry Harvey's story are unmistakeable.

Scott Phillips   Rich Lister Gerry Harvey and challenger Ruslan Kogan have more in common than they'd like to admit.

THE HONEST BROKER

How to manage a share portfolio

Domino's share price has enjoyed a terrific ride.

Marcus Padley   Everyone sets out to buy stocks that go up forever and are never sold. That's nirvana. But it obviously doesn't happen that way.

INVESTMENT 101

How to choose the right ETF

An ETF to track the S&P 500 is a good investment idea.

Scott Phillips   Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide hassle-free exposure to an entire market, giving instant diversification, but which ETF should you buy?

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

British buyers bewitched by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's art

Illustrations from Hoppity's House.

James Cockington   Ida Rentoul Outhwaite is not exactly a household name in Australia but the artwork from her children's illustrations is worth tens of thousands of dollars in Britain.

BOURIS ON MONEY

How to make property investment pay off

Maintenance costs are tax deductible for property investors.

Mark Bouris   Controlling costs is critical for successful investment.

MIND OVER MONEY

Government policy sells retirees short

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Caitlin Fitzsimmons   Many people haven't heard of it, but the "deeming rate" is a big deal for three out of four retired Australians.

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THE MOTLEY FOOL

Counting the cost of catastrophe

Sunrise over Collaroy beach after severe storms damaged the coastline in Sydney.

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

Almond grower Harvest Select is having a great run with its share price on the rise.

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

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

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

A selection of Moorcroft pottery, c. 1910-1930, from a collection of more than 130 pieces.

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

Dinky 471 Austin Van "Nestles". Considerable paint loss, lettering all but rubbed off, much rust on base plate. ...

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

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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

Cats get a buzz from 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.