Are you buying a dip or a downward spiral?
There's money to be made buying when share prices fall as long as the stock eventually rebounds. Here's how to tell if you're buying a dip or trying to catch a falling knife.
Record $16b windfall inflames franking row
Investors are sharing a record $16 billion of franking credits from the recent earnings season, boosting income across all tax brackets.
Inflation benchmarking needs a rethink
The astute global investor knows that benchmarking investments against a conventional consumer price index is a foolish path.
Why you should write a financial plan
If tax or regulatory rules do change then a financial plan can help keep the compass pointing in the right direction.
Is it time to sell everything?
Headlines are dripping gloom and investors may wonder if it is time to abandon the markets and head for the bunkers.
Disney's new streaming platform is set to boost value
If Disney begins to develop meaningful traction with its Disney+ platform, which will will launch at a lower price point than Netflix, its valuation multiple should expand materially from current levels.
The offshore factor: Ramsay, Reliance, Lendlease
The latest batch of results from Ramsay Health Care, Reliance Worldwide and Lendlease have one thing in common - offshore diversification.
Volatile reporting season mostly delivers
About a third of companies saw big share price moves on results day but more than 60 per cent of companies at least met market consensus estimates.
Wake-up call for investors facing lower returns
With cash refunds from fully-franked dividends under threat, investors are left wondering where to invest after a bumper earnings season.
Cyclical stocks nab an edge in earnings season
Stocks which are not beholden to the economic cycle are struggling with higher costs and refining their strategies.
Get proactive for the best investment returns
It is possible to consistently achieve better-than-mediocre market returns by taking a proactive approach to managing money.
