'The investor who says, "This time is different," when in fact it’s virtually a repeat of an earlier situation, has uttered among the four most costly words in the annals of investing'. This quote was said by John Templeton’s in his work '16 rules for Investment Success'.
Why Templeton thought 'This Time is Different' was…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, marking the latest move in its ongoing efforts to stimulate economic activity amid global uncertainties and domestic headwinds. This decision reflects the central bank’s cautious but proactive stance in navigating Australia through a challenging economic landscape.
But what does…
As Australia heads into a new political era with Labor’s win in 2025, investors are paying close attention to the policies that will shape the economy over the next few years. Labor’s agenda, which includes a strong commitment to renewable energy, healthcare reform, infrastructure projects, and tourism recovery, presents significant investment opportunities.
In our view, this…
As the possibility of a US recession looms over global financial markets, investors are grappling with the implications of this economic uncertainty. With fears of a downturn gaining momentum, questions about which sectors and stocks will perform well—and which will struggle—become increasingly important. While recessions are typically characterised by a slowdown in economic activity, not…
ESG has become one of the most popular acronyms in the investing world, and a quickly growing trend. Few investors would put their hand up and say they want their investing to have a bad impact on the world around them.
There is evidence to suggest ESG funds perform better than funds without such a focus…
There are always ASX stocks that are shorted by investors, willing to bet that a stock going down will continue to, or that a stock trending upward will correct itself. This is done by investors borrowing shares to sell at the current price, hoping to buy them back cheaper when their prices drop.
Short selling is…
With the 2025 Australian election approaching, investors are focusing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to understand how the election may impact market performance. Elections typically create some degree of market uncertainty, but the extent of that uncertainty varies significantly based on the political landscape, economic policies, and global economic environment.
Understanding the Election's Market Implications…
Tomorrow (April 2, 2025) is being touted as Liberation Day by the Trump administration. In many countries, the term is utilised for their liberation from oppressive regimes - often leading to that nation's newfound independence.
But this term is being employed for April 2 because it will free the United States from certain imported goods. During…
Should you use your tax cut to invest in stocks? With another unexpected round of tax cuts starting from the middle of next year, unveiled in the federal budget earlier this week, this is a question facing many. This round isn't that large - only $536 a year and little over $10 a week by…
The global economic landscape is ever-evolving, and one of the most significant contributors to market shifts in recent years has been the imposition of tariffs. During his presidency, Donald Trump introduced tariffs on a wide array of goods, mainly targeting China, to reduce the trade deficit and bolster American manufacturing. However, these tariffs have sparked…
