Posts Tagged ‘investing’

Don’t Write Off the Share Market Just Yet

Some investors have a different view on sharemarket slumps. They see the low stock prices as a chance to snare a cheap shares.
During times of market volatility, it is our natural instinct to guard our assets and distance ourselves from risk. While this reaction is unsurprising, it can also mean losing out on profit opportunities [...]

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 [...]