Share market volatility – Trump and trade war risks
After the calm of 2017, 2018 is proving to be anything but.
After the calm of 2017, 2018 is proving to be anything but.
Guest post by Dan Miles, Managing director and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Innova Asset Management
Rising bond yields – what are the implications for investors?
Although 2017 saw the usual worry list (President Trump, elections in Europe, China, North Korea and Australian property), it was good for investors. That will likely remain the case as we enter 2018 – provided you’re sufficiently diversified!
By now you’ve probably heard of the craze surrounding cryptocurrency – the two most recognisable being BitCoin and Ethereum.
Despite the usual worry list, 2017 has been pretty good for investors as global growth and profits accelerated and central banks stayed benign as inflation stayed low.
According to a recent research by an online comparison website, just 43% of Australians hold income protection. Significantly, more than half of those Australians who have a life insurance policy held within their superannuation believe it wouldn’t meet their family’s needs should the unexpected happen.
Setting aside time to regularly review your finances is one of the easiest ways to keep your plans on track and work towards achieving your financial goals. Let’s see how you can take a look at your finances and make any necessary changes before the start of 2017.