Investment Resources for everyday people
These succinct and shareable resources deliver a straightforward message about the investment markets and reinforce a key investment principle
Dealing with Geopolitical Risk
Some investors believe they can predict both the outcome of complex geopolitical situations and how this will affect financial markets. That’s a tall order. A better approach, says this article, is to ask yourself whether your portfolio remains appropriately diversified for a range of outcomes and whether there has been any change in your objectives.
Navigating Geopolitical Events
Accepting that the outcomes of geopolitical events are hard to predict doesn’t mean they’re not important. But as an investor you need to focus on what you can control. That’s why diversification, maintaining flexibility and planning for the unexpected are critical tools, as Karen Umland, Senior Investment Director at Dimensional Fund Advisors, explains here.
BNZ Research - Economy Watch
The RBNZ held the cash rate at 5.50% this afternoon. The Bank also maintained its tightening bias, albeit somewhat watered down from its November statement.
Global Diversification Can Make a World of Difference
Investors all around the world tend to overweight their home markets, but investors who ignore other global markets may miss out on a wealth of opportunity.
DIMENSIONAL QUICK TAKE AUGUST 2023
- Large and In Charge? Giant Firms atop Market is Nothing New
- Why a Stock Peak Isn’t a Cliff
- The Cost of Trying to Time the Market
- Should You Chase Dividend Stocks to Combat Inflation and Rate Hikes?
- Why Investors Might Think Twice About Chasing the Biggest Stocks
- Do Downturns Lead to Down Years?
- History Shows That Stock Gains Can Add Up After Big Declines
- Pursuing a Better Investment Experience Principles
- Long-Term Investors, Don’t Let a Recession Faze You
- Global Diversification Can Make a World of Difference
- The Cost of Trying to Time the Market
- The Randomness of Global Stock Returns
- RBNZ Holds
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