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What is the difference between investing and speculation? Evidence-based investment stratgies reduce risk.
Season 1 Episode 9
In my experience, novice investors can talk themselves into believing that an investment exhibits less risk than what it actually does. They think they are investing but in reality, they are closer …
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
The 'opportunity' cost of private school fees and an alternative to consider
Season 1 Episode 8
Parents always want their children to have the best education. For some people, that means sending their kids to a private school. Of course, private schooling can be expensive and can have a big imp…
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
Investment-grade apartments have under-performed. So, is now the time to buy?
Season 1 Episode 7
In Melbourne, investment-grade apartments have not appreciated in value very much in the past three to five years when compared to houses – as illustrated in this chart
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Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
The pursuit of 'quality' advice
Season 1 Episode 6
When it comes to almost anything you buy, you have to weigh up three considerations: price, service and quality/features. Almost always, you can't have all three - choose the most important two . W…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
What type of property is classified as "investment-grade"?
Season 1 Episode 4
Investment-grade properties should double in value every 7 to 12 years on a perpetual basis. This equates to a 7% to 10% annual compounding growth rate – assuming inflation is in the RBA’s 2% and 3%…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
A typical investment strategy life cycle
Season 1 Episode 3
What is more important to do first? Contribute into super or buy an investment property? How will investing in property help you fund retirement? What can you do (invest in) to minimise the risk of r…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
The top 3 mistakes people make when investing
Season 1 Episode 2
I believe that very few investing mistakes are the result of random bad luck. Most mistakes are predictable and preventable. And there are some mistakes that are very common amongst novice investors.…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
Why you should avoid off-the-plan apartments like the plague
Season 1 Episode 1
I’m sure you have seen the glossy ads espousing various benefits such as stamp duty savings, rental guarantees, discounts and incentives, state-of-the-art gyms, beautiful kitchen appliances, a conci…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
A simple solution for Australia's share market diversification problem
Season 1 Episode 5
When you compare the Australian market to the US, the difference is frightening. The Australian market is very concentrated (a handful of companies dominate the market), has nearly double exposure t…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago