Although many of our readers have begun investing in stocks already, we don't think it would be unreasonable to think some have not and want to know how to start investing in stocks. We've composed this simple guide that will help novice investors get started in the equity markets. And many of these principals will…

The debate over whether Stocks or Property Investment delivers higher returns is a very popular one to hold, but a difficult one to solve. And so we thought we'd settle it, hopefully once and for all. We'll recap the advantages and disadvantages to both stocks and property investment, and settle the debate using actual historical…

Every stock market has a benchmark indice used to measure the performance of the entire market and the ASX 200 serves that purpose for the Australian bourse. We seek to answer some key questions many new (and some more experienced) investors would have about the ASX 200, including which stocks are in it, how it…

Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF’s) offer the tools and flexibility that successful long-term investors demand, allowing them increased control over their retirement planning. By taking full advantage of their benefits, you can live with greater confidence knowing your investments are performing in a smart and secure manner.As an astute investor, understanding what’s involved with establishing…

Is cash a good investment for your portfolio? Obviously, investors need cash to start investing. But instead of spending the money on other asset classes, we're talking about investing in cash itself - investing in money market funds, savings accounts or certificates of deposits, is a popular financial strategy for many individuals and businesses.This type…

Investing in ASX Index Funds may seem like an easy way to invest. Be that as it may, it is not risk-free and also means you may be missing out on upside that you would otherwise capture.  What are Index Funds? Index funds are a type of passively managed funds, meaning the fund managers do not…