Investing

Believe it or not, exchange traded funds or ETFs have been one of the biggest disruptors in investment over the past 20 years. We’ll help you to learn what ETF means, and discuss the pros and cons of these popular investments.

What’s the difference between custodial share ownership - giving investors hands-off management - versus direct ownership allowing investors more control and self administration?

At 94 years young, famous US investor Warren Buffett has learned a few painful billion dollar lessons along the way. But the man famous for enjoying McDonald’s for brekkie and Dairy Queen on Sunday is still not afraid to fail.

Diversity in its many forms, is widely considered as a factor in increasing investment performance. So how do you put portfolio diversification into practice? The old ‘eggs in one basket’ analogy has become a cliché, but it works.

Not sure whether you should save your money or invest it? We’ve covered the definition of saving money, and given a solid investment definition along with pros and cons of each, so you can decide what works for you.

You’ve done your research and you’re vibing the confidence to start investing your money. You start exploring your options and immediately hit a wall of jargon. What exactly are stocks? Or ETFs? Is one better than the other?

Considered the eighth wonder of the world, compounding interest or compounding growth is when your money makes money faster and faster over time. Here’s how you could reap the rewards of compounding interest and put your money to work.

Hollywood’s made day trading look exciting - after all, watching someone invest for their retirement wouldn’t make a thrilling movie or give us Leo’s epic one-liners - but perception (and Hollywood) may not be reality. Let’s unpack the pros and cons of day trading, unravelling regulations and tax obligations.

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy that can help manage risk. Learn how dollar cost averaging works so you can decide if this strategy suits your investment goals.