10-01-2022
George Lucas, Raiz Group CEO
The first week of 2022 saw investors ditching shares of fast-growing technology companies in favour of less hyped businesses — a big change from 2021. Last year, the S&P500 Index generated a return of around 27 per cent driven mainly by tech and “pandemic-era” stocks. Things could now be changing.
Feeling energized and motivated to save and invest $1,000 in 2022? Here are some ideas which could help get you there. Read Post
Want to save and invest more in 2022, and want a goal you can stick to? Why not make it a SMART goal, to give yourself the best chance of reaching it!
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It is fast approaching that time of the year… dividend time! Let’s see what this could mean for you and some of the ETFs available in the Raiz Portfolios.
Around this time of year many people start to make resolutions – things they want to start doing, or stop doing, to improve their life. It is not uncommon for saving and investing more to be in people’s top five resolutions.
“Focus on the possibilities for success, not on the potential for failure.” — Napoleon Hill
If there’s one thing we could all probably use a lot more of, it’s the ability to stay focused. Telling yourself to set goals is one thing, but staying focused and completing those tasks is the hard part.
Do you fit into a category that could be defined as “not confident investing”? If so, you are not alone! A recent survey run by Raiz has found that some investors are reluctant to start investing because they lack confidence.
13-12-2021
George Lucas, Raiz Group CEO
Most global stock markets and industrial commodities rallied this week, largely reflecting hopes that the Omicron coronavirus variant may cause only relatively mild symptoms. Despite widespread fear, early signs suggest concerns may be overblown due to mild nature of Omicron infections.
Hot off the press in December 2021! The Federal Government has re-released up to 4,650 spots on the Home Guarantee Scheme that allows first home buyers put down a 5% deposit and access to a 95% home loan from a panel of banks. Sound good? Here are some the details. Read Post
“I wish I had bought bitcoin in 2009…” Perhaps this is a phrase you have seen on a billboard, trying to entice you to invest in the new and exciting world of crypto. And with some of the recent media coverage, it is hard to not pay attention to the crypto market, especially the major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Read Post
