Here in Australia, the ASX 200 slipped 1.0% to mark its third straight week of losses. Investors were in a profit-taking mood after August’s reporting season, and the energy sector was hit after the proposed $36.4bn takeover of Santos fell through. On the brighter side, technology and consumer discretionary stocks performed well, while softer-than-expected August jobs data has not changed the outlook for continued gradual RBA rate cuts.
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Superannuation, or “super” for short, is one of the most important parts of your financial future. But for many people, it sits quietly in the background, showing up on payslips and annual statements without much thought.
The truth? Your super could end up being one of your biggest assets, and understanding it now could make a huge difference to your retirement.
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Global equity markets had a strong week, with almost all major indexes ending in the green. Momentum from the US helped set the tone, as investors positioned for an expected Fed rate cut at next week’s September meeting. Worries about stretched valuations in the ongoing AI boom eased after Oracle announced an upbeat earnings outlook, alongside several new AI projects.
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You can open a Raiz Investment Account with as little as $5. Whether you prefer to invest a lump sum, set up recurring deposits, or use Round-Ups to automatically invest your virtual spare change from daily purchases, Raiz makes it easy to get started.
If you’ve been thinking about investing but keep putting it off, chances are you might have run into one of these common myths. They sound convincing, but they’re often the very things that stop people from getting started. So let’s bust them.
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Global share markets were mixed this week. In Australia, the ASX 200 fell 1.1% as investors took some profits after a strong August and around 30 companies traded ex-dividend. All eleven major sectors finished in the red, led by Technology, which dropped 3.7%. Stronger-than-expected GDP data also weighed on rate cut hopes, with markets scaling back expectations of near-term easing.
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If you are new to investing, you might have heard the word “portfolio” thrown around a lot. It sounds fancy, but at its core, it is simply a collection of investments you own.
Think of it like a basket. Inside that basket could be all sorts of things: shares, exchange traded funds (ETFs), bonds, property investments, or even cash. The mix of what you choose to put in your basket is what makes up your portfolio.
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In Australia, the ASX 200 managed to notch a small gain of 0.1% this week, marking four weeks in the green. The RBA minutes were largely uneventful, showing a unanimous decision and hinting that further cuts are likely over the next year. The local earnings season has now wrapped up, with 95% of companies having reported results. Despite some sharp moves in the big names, overall it has been a strong season with 29% of companies beating expectations, 36% missing, and 35% reporting in line – which is above the historical average.
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If you have ever mentioned you are thinking about investing, there is a good chance someone, maybe your cousin at the BBQ or your next-door neighbour over the fence, has told you, “It’s simple. Just buy low and sell high.”
It sounds like flawless logic. Buy when prices are cheap (eg: The low part of that statement), sell when they are expensive (sell high), and you will make a profit. On paper, it is the perfect strategy.
The only problem? Doing it in real life is far harder than it sounds.
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