Money
Investing
ASIC warns young investors on social media risk
Relying on social media and online forums for investment advice is a bit like listening to fake news.
- by John Collett
Latest
Opinion
Shares
Why high-net-worth investors are swarming into healthcare
The healthcare sector has been largely left behind the recent market rally and now appears undervalued.
- by Mahjabeen Zaman
Shares end financial year with best returns in decades
Australian shares had a booming 12 months to June 30, with consumer discretionary, information technology and financial companies leading the way.
- by John Collett
Crypto scam losses rocket to record high
Victims of cryptocurrency scams have almost no chance of seeing their money again. Here are some of the traps and pitfalls to help you avoid getting caught out.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Shares
Share prices race ahead, but what’s next?
Australian shares have risen strongly since last year’s sell-off as the economy powers ahead, although nervousness remains over the prospects of rising interest rates.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Climate policy
Nature, investment and the economics of biodiversity
Individual investors have made it clear that they expect companies and managed investment funds to consider sustainability and nature.
- by Suzy Yoon
Millennials plough their savings into cryptocurrency
One-in-five millennials – those aged between 25 and 40 – now own cryptocurrency but investment professionals warn against making short-sighted decisions based on Fear Of Missing Out.
- by John Collett
Back to the future: vintage toys now worth big bucks
With price tags that can reach as high as $10,000, these toys are unlikely to be found under the Christmas tree.
- by Stephen Crafti
Property boom tipped to continue into 2022
Sustained house price rises are likely for at least the next 18 months, but there are many factors that make forecasting particularly difficult.
- by John Collett
Call for social media ‘finfluencers’ to carry wealth warnings
Social media ‘finfluencers’ should carry disclaimers on their posts to warn potential investors about the reliability of the information they promote.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Investing
Investments that promise security of income have drawbacks
While retirement income products have their place, their pros and cons need to be fully understood.
- by John Collett