Your Wealth

Getting started in the Aussie sharemarket

Many investors are reluctant to enter the share market despite higher potential returns than other assets due to their lack of knowledge and experience. If you’re one of them, you’re probably asking yourself: where to start, how much money is needed and what to buy.

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Where to invest your next dollar

Whether you rolled over your super fund or have excess cash available, the big question is: how to invest your next dollar? The question is especially pertinent for investors who experienced poor returns from assets they had little knowledge of during the global financial crisis.

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Lithium, nickel, iron ore and more: Resources and the lure of the West

While the resources boom that saved Australia from the GFC may have subsided, there is no question that global demand for Australian resources will continue. Trends can be tricky though; those who joined the lithium bandwagon have experienced a wild ride.

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Death and Taxes – getting your super to those you care about

Most Australians are surprised -even shocked -to discover that their superannuation is not covered by their Will, and decisions about who receives it upon death can be made by a trustee whom they’ve never met. Given super is often a person’s largest financial asset, investing a little bit of time to ensure it goes to those you love can be critical.

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ETFs: Things you need to know before you buy or sell

ETFs now account for a substantial proportion of daily turnover on the ASX and are often the first investment for investors looking for exposure to the sharemarket or a new sector.

Their promise of low fees and easy access appeal to a wide variety of investors – but as with any investment product, there are complexities and strategies that can improve, or reduce, their value in your portfolio.

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A day in the life of an active trader

Ever wondered what it would be like to throw in your day job and trade full time? Ten years ago, Lucio Conte left his job and has spent the last decade making a successful living trading domestic and international shares.

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Ethical stocks you’ll actually want to own

As InvestSmart portfolio manager Nathan Bell explains, ethical investing is not hugging trees while your returns blow in the wind. It makes good financial sense to avoid harmful industries, and he’s got the stock picks and numbers to prove it.

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Death and taxes: ensuring your money goes where you want it to when you die

Ensuring your loved ones are taken care of and your assets go to your intended beneficiaries is not as simple as downloading an online Will kit. Failing to get it right can cause additional grief and considerable cost to your loved ones once you’re gone, even if you feel you have very little to leave.

This week’s guest, Paul Evans of Makinson D’Apice is rated one of the top three estate lawyers in NSW according to Doyle’s, and assists his clients to prepare for the inevitable in the most effective way possible.

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WAAAXing Lyrical - the future for Australia’s tech darlings (Part 2)

 Scott Phillips from the Motley Fool gives his thoughts on Australia's tech darlings, the WAAAX stocks. Can they continue to deliver great outcomes for shareholders and customers, or will they inevitably succumb to the powers of gravity?

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WAAAXing Lyrical - the future for Australia’s tech darlings (Part 1)

 The WAAAX group of companies, Australia’s answer to the US’ FAANG megacaps, has had a stellar run in 2019. With valuations far exceeding other sectors on the ASX, however, have you missed the easy gains or is there still more upside?

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