Investment Strategy for KiwiSavers
Volatility is a new experience for KiwiSaver investors who have known nothing but stable markets in recent years. There will be plenty of opportunity over the next two or three years for nervous investors to make bad choices about how their funds are invested. There are two key principles for managing volatility. The first principle […]
Keep Calm and Carry On Investing
More uncertainty in investment markets means more volatility and a need to review your investment strategy. It’s easy to invest when markets are rising, but when they fall your tolerance for risk can be pushed to the limit. Start with the basics. Focus on your goals and objectives. If you have long term investment goals, remind […]
Match Your Investment Strategy to Your Time Frame
We’ve had a good run in share markets since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008. Initially this growth was underpinned by central banks engaging in quantitative easing – otherwise known as ‘printing money’. Central banks released funds into circulation through purchasing securities as a way of reducing the likelihood of economies going into recession […]
It’s About Time
It’s About Time It’s about time, or, to be more precise, it’s mostly about time. That is the answer to the question on most investors lips, which is ‘How should I invest my money?’ The next question to ask should be ‘How long do I want to invest my money for?’ Your investment time frame […]
Focus on the Horizon
Focus on the Horizon When I was young, I used to go fishing with my father in his boat. Not being much of a sailor, I often succumbed to the motion of the waves when there was a big swell. All I wanted to do then was to get my feet back on firm ground. […]
When Sharemarkets Fall
When Sharemarkets Fall It’s easy to invest when markets are running smoothly but when they fall your confidence can be sorely tested. More uncertainty in investment markets means more volatility and a need to review your investment strategy. Here’s what to do: Start with the basics. Focus on your goals and objectives. If you […]
