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Shaky markets, steady mind
Personal Finance
Shaky markets, steady mind
The uncertainty sowed by falling share markets can make investors panic and commit costly errors. Following the advice of an ex Navy SEAL commander...
Leigh Gant | 15 April 2025
How to panic less in the next market panic
Personal Finance
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 this...
Joseph Taylor | 08 April 2025
What is the VIX and why do investors care about it?
Personal Finance
What is the VIX and why do investors care about it?
We are inundated with useless data. The VIX is a poster child.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 08 April 2025
2 charts to explain the trade-offs in retirement planning
Retirement
2 charts to explain the trade-offs in retirement planning
Investors may need a shift in mindset as retirement approaches but there are ways to structure a portfolio to improve retirement outcomes.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 23 March 2025
How much business risk are you taking in your portfolio?
Personal Finance
How much business risk are you taking in your portfolio?
An ownership mentality is critical to success but many investors ignore the risk of the businesses in their portfolio. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 23 January 2025
Five strategies to match your investing to your behaviour
Personal Finance
Five strategies to match your investing to your behaviour
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...
Graham Hand | 14 October 2024
The three elements of a successful transition to retirement
Retirement
The three elements of a successful transition to retirement
Transitioning to retirement can be a perilous time for investors. A plan helps and here is mine. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 15 September 2024
Why I don't invest in bonds
Fixed Income
Why I don't invest in bonds
Conventional wisdom dictates that risk is synonymous with volatility. Is this something most investors should worry about and is there a better way...
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 12 September 2024
Two top rated ETFs that may appeal to retirees
ETFs
Two top rated ETFs that may appeal to retirees
Do these lower volatility and income ETFs meet the definition of ‘Boomer Candy’?
08 July 2024
The best strategy to build income for life
Markets
The best strategy to build income for life
Owning quality, dividend-producing industrial shares is key to building a decent income stream. Here is an update on the long-term performance of...
Peter Thornhill | 04 February 2024