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What is the VIX and why do investors care about it?
We are inundated with useless data. The VIX is a poster child.
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How to panic less in the next market panic
You shouldn't need to worry about your existing holdings in a downturn. These four criteria helped me maintain fairly zen-like state during last week's volatility.
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Micro-investing apps vs ETFs
The difference and how to choose between the big players
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An objective take on energy policy and the environment
The debate on energy and the environment seems dominated by divergent views, from climate change denial to ending fossil fuels now. Here’s an attempt at a more objective take, using the latest science as a guide.
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How much should I have in my super?
Looking at average superannuation balances for your age may be misleading
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5 things professional investors do that you shouldn’t
Ignoring the compelling sounding strategies of professional investors can be hard. It just might be the secret to getting what you want out of your portfolio.
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Market update: What should investors do?
This week’s Investing Compass episode looks at the manic-depressive episodes of Mr. Market
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A health scare changes my investment plans
Recently, I spent time in hospital for pneumonia. Health issues can clarify what really matters, and one thing became clear to me: 99% of what we think is important is either irrelevant or doesn’t need our immediate attention.
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Mark to market: Should investors avoid US equities due to a weaker AUD?
Mark LaMonica answers a reader question on whether Aussie investors should be holding back on international investments due to a weaker Australian dollar.
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This week’s best investing insights
Stay up to date with our best investment opportunities and insights on investing.
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Finding the best shares for you
How to find great companies at attractive prices that align with your individual investment goals.
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A great company that’s a turtle, not a hare
Warren Buffett’s sweetest investment demonstrates how stocks need not be growth companies to create fortunes.
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Investing resources I keep going back to
Thinking that informs how I approach work as an investment specialist and life as an investor.
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Paying off your mortgage vs investing
The second part of our series explores the benefits of paying off the entire mortgage and the impact of changes in home values and interest rates.
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A key to surviving the global market selloff: be lazy
If you feel the urge to take action during market volatility, try these approaches.
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What is happening in markets and what you should do now
The market appears to be going through a fit of irrationality. Investors would be wise to steer clear of letting an unpredictable market dictate their next move.
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