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Analysis
Home loans
Have property prices peaked for now? These factors suggest so
Weakness could emerge in Australian house prices in the second half of 2024 with the RBA potentially keeping interest rates on hold.
- by Robert Baharian
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Opinion
Investing
Why ‘Roaring Kitty’ is the poster child for next-generation investors
After a long period of calm, all it took to reignite the meme stock flames was a cryptic post last week from GameStop investor “Roaring Kitty”.
- by Marcus Ashworth
Opinion
Home loans
Downsizing the Australian dream: What to consider when buying an apartment
Apartments offer a more achievable alternative for those looking for a way into the property market, but there are a few factors to consider before signing on the dotted line.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Investing
Buy low, sell high? What Hollywood gets wrong about investing
Just like you don’t need to be an F1 racer to drive to work, you don’t need to be a day trader to invest successfully.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
ETFs
Eager investors push Australian ETF market to near $200 billion
The Australian-listed ETF market has almost doubled in value during the past three years, partially due to a strong showing from bitcoin-linked funds.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Superannuation
Why the Coalition’s super-for-housing plan is a terrible idea
The Coalition is again spruiking its plan to let young people use super to buy housing. Let me list the (many) reasons this is a terrible idea.
- by Victoria Devine
Analysis
Collectables
Why more people are investing in – and wearing – vintage fashion
Buyers don’t just want to shop sustainably – they want to own a piece of history.
- by Stephen Crafti
Opinion
Investing
Why young Australians are flocking to US shares to build wealth
By the year’s end, American and global shares could account for a combined 70 per cent of younger investors’ portfolios.
- by Nick Nicolaides
Opinion
Money psychology
Why you don’t have to be smart to be wealthy
Somehow, we’ve associated ‘clever’, needlessly complex behaviours with accruing wealth. But there’s a big problem with this narrative.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Ask an expert
What’s the best way to save for my kid’s private school fees?
If you’re planning to put money aside for your child’s future school fees, there’s one investment option that makes the most sense.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Ethical investing
More want to invest ethically, but one thing’s holding them back
Many investors say they lack confidence in being able to select truly ethical investments, amid a crackdown on greenwashing.
- by John Collett