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A good diversified fund is hard to beat. You can pick the level of market risk that you want, from conservative to high growth.
Getting more shares instead of a cash dividend may seem like a great idea, but it doesn't suit all investors.
If you're looking for long-term growth investments but are nervous about the choice, low-cost index funds could be the way to go.
Increasingly, investors want to invest in specific asset classes. Here are five funds that offer different levels of risk.
If you're looking for long-term growth investments but are nervous about the choice, low-cost index funds could be the way to go.
Understanding the tax issues facing your investments and avoiding a shock at the end of the tax year isn't always easy.
Investors sticking to mainstream stocks have done well from the market's charmed run and using an index fund has made it even easier.
While it will give little comfort to the investors who have $300 million "at risk" following the Fincorp collapse, the question that needs to be addressed now is how a similar catastrophe can be avoided. Alas, there are no easy answers.
Be prepared for more complex managed funds that often carry more risk in the year ahead, says Susan Hely.
Experts nominate three favourites for the year ahead.