Inflation: Slowly Deflating Your Worries (and Interest Rates!) Kia ora everyone! Let’s talk about inflation, that pesky buzzword that’s been clinging to our wallets like gum to a shoe. We all know the feeling – groceries costing a bit more, that dream vacation seeming further away. But here’s the good news about inflation While still a concern, is showing signs of simmering down. As the…
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Why Emotions Have No Place in Investing
Why Emotions Have No Place in Investing Investing may appear straightforward, yet emotions – powerful and unpredictable – often hijack this space, leading to decisions fuelled by fear, greed, and hope rather than logic and strategy. While emotions serve us well in navigating daily life, in the realm of investing, they can become our worst enemies. My clients are mostly not what’s known as ‘sophisticated…
Reasons To Be Optimistic About The Markets In 2024
Reasons To Be Optimistic About The Markets In 2024 A year ago, I wrote on the topics below with the same optimism I’ve written about in this article. Suffice to say, it seems I was a little early in my optimism for 2023! To be honest, everything we thought would play out, did play out, it just went a little slower than expected. These key…
Is a Recession a Bad Time to Invest?
Is a Recession a Bad Time to Invest? Is there light at the end of the tunnel during a recession? In the wake of Covid-19 and the responses of governments worldwide, investors have been concerned about inflation and higher interest rates. Higher interest rates make it more expensive to borrow money, reducing the amount people are willing to pay for assets, such as shares, bonds…
What Is Dollar Cost Averaging
What Is Dollar Cost Averaging Dollar Cost Averaging is a simple investment approach that turns short-term volatility to the regular investor’s advantage. In effect, it shows that the reason many investors are reluctant to enter or remain in, a falling or volatile market is the very reason they should consider doing so. If you are making regular contributions into KiwiSaver for example, or a Managed…