INVESTING CONCEPTS News & Analysis

In 2016, I took the plunge: buying a 51-room motel in south-west Sydney. Since then, I've ridden the highs as well as the lowest of lows, and through...

Why do some companies grow exponentially in value and others do not? Understanding the difference between two types of moat can help.

Many ASX success stories – like JB Hi-Fi, Lovisa, and AUB – have followed one of two strategies: rolling out single store formats nationwide or...

I walk a potential watchlist candidate through some of my investing criteria.

A latticework of theory for your finances. 

It has been more than 20 years since Michael Lewis wrote Moneyball. Are there lessons we can take from the book to become better investors?

Common investor habits are selling when the market falls, worrying about others, a fear of running out of money and losing patience with a fund. Here...

Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance was inspired by a Charlie Munger quote and tried to come up with the 'perfect' ETF. 

How to find great companies at attractive prices that align with your individual investment goals.

These books cover everything a beginner needs, from the basics of personal finance and investing to how the markets influence our money decisions.