We review April’s market moves and its key drivers. With the XJO representing the top 200 ASX-listed stocks and forming the basis for many passive ETFs, we delve into the movements within this index. Additionally, as the XJO is the most actively traded options series,...
Unlocking Options Success, Podcast with Haydn Froggatt
Looking to elevate your investment game? In a recent Shares for Beginners feature, iInvest’s very own Haydn Froggatt shares his insights on navigating the Australian share market with over 30 years of experience. From his days on the ASX trading floor to mastering...
Utilising options to manage a portfolio
Case Study: JAN25 Background: The Smiths are exploring diversification strategies for their portfolio after reading an iInvest blog. They like following the market and are particularly interested in the structured nature of options to achieve their goals. Below is a...
Celebrating 35 years in the Market’
This week marks a significant milestone in my life as I celebrate 35 years in the financial markets. It all began in January 1990 when I embarked on my journey as a junior at KJ Polkinghorne in Sydney. Under the guidance of some of the best in the business, I quickly...
Market Moves: November
Key Drivers 1. Global and Domestic Economic Influences: Expectations of slower interest rate cuts by central banks as economies continue to perform well has supported global sentiment and boosted growth-oriented sectors like technology and consumer discretionary 2....
Market Moves: October
We review October's market moves and its key drivers. With the XJO representing the top 200 ASX-listed stocks and forming the basis for many passive ETFs, we delve into the movements within this index. Additionally, as the XJO is the most actively traded options...
Are You Over-diversified? How It Could Hurt Your Portfolio Plus A Real-Life Example!
Diversification is a key investing principle, aimed at reducing your risk by spreading your investments across different assets, industry sectors, or markets. The key objective of diversification is that if one investment underperforms, other investments can help to...
Risk Management Strategies for Australian Investors
When investing in the Australian stock market, effective risk management is essential. Your risk management strategy should align with your "risk tolerance," which is your capacity to handle uncertainty and market fluctuations. Typically, there's a direct relationship...
Investor Mindset: Think Like the Financial Giants
Investing can be a complex and daunting journey, but learning from the best can simplify the process. Five of the most influential investors of our time—Stanley Druckenmiller, Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Bill Ackman, and Jim Simons—have shared invaluable lessons...
Investing Pitfalls to Avoid: Wisdom from Our Trading Desk
When investing, learning from other people's mistakes can be far cheaper than learning from your own, so we’ve tapped our advisers to see what common pitfalls they’ve seen over their investing journey. The Echo Chamber of Unfounded Advice Dylan Stoner: Listening to...