Posts Tagged ‘investing’

Don’t Write Off Shares Just Yet

Some investors have a different view on sharemarket downturns. They see the low stock prices as an opportunity to get a cheap shares.
During times of economic turbulence, it is our natural instinct to protect our wealth and distance ourselves from risk. While this reaction is not surprising, it can also mean missing out on profitable [...]

Stock Market Turmoil Leaves Many Australian Retirees Worried

The turmoil in the international stock markets is having a tragic impact on the retirement plans of many retired Australians.
For example, during September 2008, it was estimated by Super Ratings, a company that tracks the performance of super funds, that Australian super funds lost as much as 6% of their value. During the past year [...]