The collapse of SVB; how you can defend your investment portfolio
15 March 2023 Watch video discussion by Benjamin Collings and Benjamin Davison HERE. Last week in the United States, we saw the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) transfer all deposits —both insured and uninsured—and substantially all assets of the former Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) of Santa Clara, California, to a newly created, full-service FDIC-operated […]
Take care of your financial well-being with defensive investments in Australia
If you are ready to take care of your financial well-being and want to learn about defensive investments, this article is for you! Why is your financial well-being important? Maslow’s hierarchy of needs suggests that the most basic physiological and safety needs are needed to be met before we can fully enjoy life. […]
Corporate and Government bonds
Corporate and government bonds are essential to investigate as part of an investor’s portfolio diversification and defensive strategy. Understanding both can help you make an informed decision about where to invest your money and being aware of their benefits and risks as well as their similarities and differences empowers you as an investor. What is […]
What is a government bond?
A government bond is a way for the government of a country to finance its operations by borrowing money in exchange for fixed interest payments plus the return of the “principal” (initial money invested) at maturity (the end of the term of the loan). You can think of a government bond as government debt. Example […]
How does cash fit into your investment portfolio?
When it comes to investing, cash is the easiest asset to use because it is readily available for use. Before investing, it is important to first set up an emergency fund, which is like a safety net for your finances. Having an emergency fund ensures that you can still pay your bills and cover unexpected […]
ABE Weekly 13/01/2023
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Newsletter Friday 13 January 2023 ABE Weekly 13 January 23 PDF version Key Points Cash rate stands at 3.10% (Aus) Inflation increased 7.3% in the twelve months to November (Aus) World Bank cut its global economic forecast to 1.7% this year (Global) The Federal Funds rate stands at 4.33% (US) The […]
What You Need to Know about Investment Scams
Learn how to identify and avoid being taken to the cleaners by criminals In June 2021. One minute, John (not his real name), is happy he’s just secured a $200,000 investment with a reputable bank. The next minute he’s living a nightmare as he realises his money has been transferred to a scammer’s account never […]
How to avoid bond investment scams
Thursday 28 January 2021. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning to investors of imposter bond investment scams. Scammers pretend to be associated with well-known domestic and international financial service firms and offer high yield bond investments to investors.The full text of ASIC’s warning can be found at this link: 21-010MR […]
Earning Interest Everyday
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world” ~ Albert Einstein One of the major benefits of owning bonds is the earning of interest every day. As you have a regular coupon (payout) schedule you know exactly how much your bonds have accrued in income. It also means every day you’re a bondholder you […]
Top 8 Biggest Mistakes Stock Investors Make
What are the mistakes stock investors make? How can you avoid making the same ones? No matter how good your instincts are when it comes to playing the markets, investment pitfalls can happen to anyone at any time. Part of why these traps are so common is because people either don’t realise they’re falling prey […]