292 articles
Beginner
2 m

Smart beta explained

Managed investments

The beauty of having rules to make buy and sell decisions gives smart beta an advantage over funds that can bypass what the computer says.

Beginner
3 m

3 things to look out for

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

If you ensure you aren't over-exposed, stashing too much of your cash or trying to time the market, your savings balance will thank you for it.

Beginner / Advanced
6 m

A beginner’s guide to investing

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

If you aren't sure where to start your journey or think you could improve, we have the steps you need to take - and you don't have to go it alone.

Beginner / Advanced
5 m

Pros of passive investing

Managed investments

Take the worry of making regular decisions away by opting for a fund that only changes its investments when the market also changes.

Beginner / Advanced
5 m

What is the bucket approach?

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

A popular way to help investors divvy up savings is to separate it into different buckets. Here's how to do it and the pros and cons involved.

Beginner / Advanced
2 m

Turning growth into income

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Instead of just relying on dividends, retirees can use capital gains from some of their investments to help meet their income needs. We show you how.

Beginner / Advanced
6 m

Pros of active investing

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

An active strategy gives flexibility to investments so, with the aim of beating the market, they can be adjusted according to market conditions.

Beginner
4 m

So you want to retire early?

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

If you’re under 40 and dreaming of retiring early you need to make some changes so you won’t have to rely on anyone else to get it done.

Beginner / Advanced
3 m

The risk of cash

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

In a world of low interest rates, the only comfort offered by cash is certainty of its dollar value. It can be a costly decision to keep your savings only in the bank.

Beginner / Advanced
4 m

3 advantages of LICs

Managed investments

The features of an LIC set it apart from ETFs and managed funds - find out why the differences matter.

Beginner / Advanced
1.47 m

Over 55? Tips to boost your super

Pensions

A Transition to Retirement Pension might be your ticket to boosting your super or working a few less hours. Plus there can be a great tax advantage.

Beginner
3 m

4 reasons to invest further than Australia

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Australia's just a snippet of the global sharemarket, so you should look abroad to give yourself the best chance of boosting your returns.