MARKET INSIGHTS News & Analysis

Insights from academic research with a real-world filter.  

Every crisis throws up opportunities. Here are ideas to capitalise on this one, including ‘overbalancing’ your portfolio in stocks, buying heavily...

Mark explains why you should avoid breaking the chain of compounding.

More retirees are looking for guaranteed returns. Mark answers 3 common questions on annuities.

First home buyer diving into the market? Explore this rising home ownership trend. 

Though they varied in length and severity, the market always recovered and went on to new highs.

The Chart of the Week is a reason why small caps may shine bright in 2025.

Own an investment property or looking to get into the market? Find out how the RBA's interest rate cut could affect you.  

What is the meaning of life? Am I a cat person or a dog person? We try to answer an easier age-old question – dollar cost averaging vs lump sum...

The Chart of the Week looks at Morningstar's stock valuations for the Australian market and how it compares to the past.