In times of financial crisis, it might seem more affordable to take a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ approach to save on costs, rather than seek the advice of a financial advice professional. Working alongside a subject matter expert such as a financial planner, may help you achieve a better financial outcome as well as putting your mind at rest about the future.
Read MoreOur view is that the decision to reduce risk needs to be traded off with the impact of potentially lower long-term returns.
Read MoreWhile negative headlines about the stock market can be off-putting, investors should be grateful for them. Every dollar invested today could buy considerably more shares than it would have done at the start of the year.
Read MoreKey message: investor emotion plays a huge role in magnifying the swings in investment markets. The key for investors is not to get sucked into this emotional roller coaster.
Read MoreThis pull back in market provides an opportunity for diversified portfolio’s to make tactical assets allocation changes.
Read MoreFinancial planning is a specialist profession and you should make sure that you’re getting advice from a professional financial adviser who is properly licensed and qualified.
Read MoreThe first thing to say about February is that it was far from unusual. Since 1979, there have been 182 five day periods worse than the February decline. It happens, on average, every three months. It’s about as frequent as a 29 degree day in Sydney. Warm, yes, but barely worth a comment. So why do we all feel this way when the markets fall?
Read More“When markets are driven lower by negative sentiment, assets can potentially fall below their fundamental value.”
Read More“Why do this? Because different investments behave in different ways”.
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