This is my favourite chart. It shows the value of $1 invested in various Australian assets in 1900 allowing for the reinvestment of dividends and interest along the way.
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While 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.
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From Bill Gates on this unprecedented time we are facing:
“It is reminding us that after every difficulty, there is always ease. Life is cyclical, and this is just a phase in this great cycle. We do not need to panic; this too shall pass.”
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Key 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.
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Financial 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.
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When tailoring your investment mix, it’s important to focus on the big picture and think long term. That way, you’ll be able to ride out short-term fluctuations and take advantage of growth opportunities.
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