Investing

ETFs – An Alternative to Shares

By Thornton, 21 October 2021

Exchange Traded Fund investments are gaining popularity but do you really understand them? While they can be low-cost and relatively simple, there are a few other things you should know before hopping on board. According to research u...

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Investing Lessons From the Pandemic

By Thornton, 6 August 2021

When the coronavirus pandemic hit financial markets in March 2020, almost 40 per cent was wiped off the value of shares in less than a month.i Understandably, many investors hit the panic button and switched to cash or withdrew savings from supera...

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Responsible and Sustainable Investing is on the Rise

By Thornton, 13 January 2022

For many people, there’s much more to choosing investments than focusing exclusively on financial returns. Returns are important, but a growing number of people also want their investments align with their values.Everyone’s values are differen...

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The Tax Basics to Share Investing

By Thornton, 19 November 2021

With many new investors moving away from cash investments to seek other returns, the popularity in direct share investing has never been greater. This article summarises the tax responsibilities of a share investor and highlights some of the risks...