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Category: Australian Stock Market

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The Problem with Australian Politics

I don’t mind talking about politics. Taxes, immigration and new legislation affects everyone. But there are so many problems with Aussie politics.

Why Amazon is an Investor’s Dream

I like to romanticise great businesses. And Amazon.com, Inc. [NASDAQ:AMZN] has definitely been one of those over the years. Who would have thought Amazon, an online book store, would be what it is today.

You Can’t Make Money from What’s ‘Obvious’

Will the bull market continue? Will this turn out to be the longest (and most improbable) bull market in history? Who knows…so let’s get the popcorn out.

Mediocrity is the Only Constant. What Does that Mean For You?

Nothing can last forever. As a rule of thumb, competition usually tries to break into high returning industries. And over time, due to competition, superior returns will turn into mediocre returns.

Will Lightning Strike Twice on the ASX 200?

The financial year drew to a close at the end of June. The ASX 200 increased 8.6% over the year. Add on around 4% in dividends, and you get a very decent return of 12.6%. Want to beat the market

Why Are Foreign Investors Buying Everything?

Awash with cheap funding, investors worldwide are running the ruler over Australian companies. A falling currency is only adding to the mix. The further the Aussie dollar falls, the cheaper any target company becomes. Australia has always relied on foreign

The Key to Investing? Watching Paint Dry

If investing is stressful and exciting, you’re probably doing it wrong. Let me rephrase that. Learning about new businesses and technologies is extremely interesting. It’s one of the main reasons I love my job. But the act of investing should

Buy a Stock for Personality, Not Looks

Of course looks matter. An attractive woman or man is irresistible at first. Anything and everything they say is interesting. And the fact that so many other people think so too, makes them that much more attractive. I’m sure you