The Last Straw

If there’s one thing that markets hate, it’s uncertainty. And with trade wars, political ructions and mixed economic signals — not to mention a host of company specific factors — it’s tempting for investors to sit on the sidelines until the outlook becomes clearer. The trouble is, if certainty is what you crave, you could be waiting for a long, […]

Over the past few months I’ve had the privilege of giving a series of talks at the Financial Services Institute of Australasia — or FINSIA, for short. Targeted at private investors at the start of their journey, the series aimed to give attendees a solid grounding in the core aspects of share market investing. Free from jargon, and leaning heavily […]

Should you buy shares?

Are shares now good value, or a value trap?

Value, or value trap?

What should you consider before buying shares in a company?

A chance to top up, or good money after bad?