2017 Australian Investors Association Annual Conference

Active Investment – Charlie Aitken, Aitken Investment Management A presentation by Charlie Aitken given at the 2017 AIA annual conference. Watch video How to Find Unloved Stocks – Chris Stott, Wilson Asset Management A presentation by Chris Stott given at the 2017 AIA annual conference. Watch video Why dividends, growth and franking matter in the […]

Investing in tech and cybersecurity stocks

An early digital adopter, an astute and well-researched investor and an AIA member, Hannah Schwartz* shares her investing journey and discusses emerging trends and opportunities in the tech and cybersecurity spaceHow and when did your investing journey begin?I started investing in my late 20s. My father was an accountant and he taught me the value […]

Investing in US stocks: Key things to know

Whether it is global portfolio diversification or reduced investment risk, international stocks present a world of opportunities.Despite that, only around 15% of Australian investors have direct investment in international shares, according to the latest ASX Investor Survey. When asked about the investment intentions for the next 12 months, 17% of investors surveyed by the ASX […]

Three stocks to buy and three to avoid: Julia Lee

Investors Voice (IV) chats with Julia Lee, Chief Investment Officer, Burman Invest on three stocks to buy, three to avoid and those with strong income opportunities.IV: Your top three stock picks and why?Julia Lee: I like companies that can demonstrate that an upgrade cycle is underway.QBE like other global insurers is strong premium growth. Premium […]

Corporate Investments

Most corporate bonds are traded over the counter (OTC) which means you need to go through a specialist broker such as FIIG Securities. However some, such as mortgage trusts, are offered to retail investors directly by the issuing company and some are listed on the ASX.If you are considering investing in corporate bonds, ASIC provide […]

Stock picks, investment tips, and market predictions for 2022: Expert

Stephen Bruce, Director, Portfolio Management and Head of Research, Perennial Partners shares his thoughts on the market, where it’s headed and his top investing tips and stock picks.IV: Where do you see strong income opportunities in 2022?Stephen Bruce: The post-COVID recovery will see earnings bounce back strongly across most sectors of the market in 2022.The […]

Interest Rate Securities

Interest rate securities are a class of investment where, essentially, you lend money to a company or institution which pays you interest for a period of time. Some loans are perpetual and you only get your money back by selling the loan to another investor. However most of the products are for a fixed period […]

When to Sell Out of Non-performing Stocks

It is undoubtedly the most difficult decision to make for investors in the share market: when is it time to sell?I am not talking about when to jump off perennial high-flyers such as A2 Milk (A2M) or Altium (ALU), where the decision most likely translates into when do I start crystallizing some of my profits, […]

Investment Basics

Just starting out on your investment journey?Have you been investing for a while and need a refresher?A smart investor takes the time to be clear on the basic principles of investing and uses these to improve investing skills over time and more importantly, to avoid the costly pitfalls. Where are you now? Where do you […]

Global Technology Stocks & Compelling Opportunities

Nick Thomson, Portfolio Manager of Lakehouse Capital – Global Growth Fund will share his insights on how technology has been limitless in terms of its impact across a wide range of industries. He will also discuss why now represents a compelling opportunity to invest in some of the world’s largest tech companies with high-quality, recurring […]

Investing Goals

What are your financial goals? How do you go about setting financial goals?     Important questions!Goals are simply things that we decide we want to do or achieve in a certain timeframe. Setting meaningful financial goals may be the smartest thing you do that will lead you towards financial freedom. Goal setting plays such an […]