What Are ‘Growth’ And ‘Defensive’ Assets And Investments?
Defined: ‘Growth’ And ‘Defensive’ Assets And Investments. Generally speaking, growth assets are higher risk and higher reward investments. Defensive assets are lower-risk lower-reward.
How to add money to superannuation
There are two simple ways to contribute or add money to superannuation.
Return on Investment (ROI) Explained
ROI stands for Return on Investment and is one of the simplest and most versatile ratios to compare the profitability of investments. The formula to calculate ROI is the net return from an investment divided by its cost.
What is a stock market crash?
Defined: A stock market crash / share market crash is a rapid sell-off or falls in asset prices, like shares / stocks, bonds or property.
The Difference Between Price and Value
In finance, the price is what you are asked to pay, value is what you are willing to pay.
What is diversification?
Diversification is a portfolio management technique used to lower the risk of an investment portfolio.
What is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?
Defined: An Exchange Traded Fund or ETF is simply a managed fund (mutual fund) that is listed on the stock exchange.
What is an Index Fund?
An index fund is a type of managed fund (also known as a ‘mutual fund’) which tracks a popular financial index, like the Dow Jones Industrial Average or Australia’s ASX 200.
What is Compound Interest?
Explained: Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. It’s interest paid on interest.
What is an Index Fund?
Explained: What is an Index Fund?
What is Compound Interest?
Explained: Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. It’s interest paid on interest.
What is superannuation?
Superannuation is a financial system designed to fund the retirement of Australians. By contributing to super, Australians can self-fund their retirement or leave a legacy to their partner or children on their death.