Stocks are the best asset class to own especially over the long-term. Equities not only provide superior returns but also help beat inflation. For income investors, well established high-quality companies can offer excellent dividends. Stocks outperforming other assets has been proven by studies in many major markets. In this post, let us take a look …

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Inflation has become one of the main topics in the US media in recent weeks. Prices of autos to food and restaurant meals are going up to the surprise of the general population which generally was protected from the ravages of inflation for many years now. Curious investors are wondering about the impact of inflation …

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The Australian equity market is one of the best markets in the world for long-term returns. The latest Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2021 showed that Australian stock yielded a total of 6.8% per year in US Dollar terms since 1,900 topping all other countries. Strong fundamentals, transparency, good governance, political stability, excellent dividend payout …

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The four major Australian banks – Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and National Australia Bank – have had a tough past few years. With most of the troubles over, some of these stocks are in recovery mode from the hard and deep slump. Let’s take a quick look at the performance so far this …

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In order to be successful with investing in equities it is important to note that time in the market is more important than simply timing the market. Despite many ups and downs staying invested during all times is the wise strategy. Any investor that tries to get in and out of the market at opportune …

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