22/05/2013 | 8:09 AM  While there's no dispute that shares should be a significant part of an investment portfolio, they should not be the only investment.

1/05/2013 | 8:50 AM  While the past five years have been difficult for investors, some basic but critical investment rules mean they need not despair.

8/04/2013 | 8:20 AM  Given that you won't be the only investor trawling the market for a good bargain, Morningstar provides you with three strategies for getting into good stocks at a reasonable price.

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6/03/2013 | 3:13 PM  While the market will be the ultimate judge of a stock's worth, it is up to investors to determine the price at which a company's earnings will produce an acceptable return on investment.

21/01/2013 | 11:15 AM  This popular metric can be calculated different ways but each has its own shortcomings, as explained in this article from Morningstar US.

11/01/2013 | 3:43 PM  Morningstar's Joel Bloomer answers a subscriber's questions concerning the nature of moat ratings, and explains why they are not an easy thing for any company to achieve.

10/12/2012 | 8:13 AM  In this part of an ongoing educational series, Morningstar examines the section of an annual report that lets an investor know where the company's money came from and where it went.

3/12/2012 | 9:02 AM  When it comes to examining a company's annual report it is definitely worth taking the time to scan the balance sheet, as Morningstar explains in this part of its ongoing educational series.

19/11/2012 | 8:12 AM  While analysis of a company's long-term financial track record may be essential it does not always provide the full story, as Morningstar explains in this part of its ongoing educational series.

2/10/2012 | 3:35 PM  In this part of our guide to company analysis, Morningstar examines a major area investors need to consider when it comes to analysing a company - how management stacks up.

17/09/2012 | 3:36 PM  Morningstar examines the first of three major areas investors need to consider when it comes to analysing a company.

6/08/2012 | 8:13 AM  Morningstar helps investors discover what constitutes a good company, while also providing an indispensable 10-point stock-screening checklist.

3/07/2012 | 1:23 PM  In this part of our ongoing investor education series, Morningstar examines the reasons why a stock's dividend stream doesn't always mean it's a good investment.

2/07/2012 | 11:29 AM  Morningstar's Adrian Atkins helps investors get a handle on a few of the basics when it comes to a sector that is often perceived as being overly complex.

21/06/2012 | 12:16 PM  Morningstar US' Paul Larson breaks down the five ways firms can keep competitors at bay and which ways are more durable over time.

12/06/2012 | 12:52 PM  In this part of our ongoing investor education series, Morningstar helps deconstruct and demystify the often murky relationship between company earnings and dividends.

17/05/2012 | 4:32 PM  Treated with care, contracts for difference can be a cost-effective way to benefit from sharemarket volatility. Here's what you need to know.

15/05/2012 | 4:55 PM  Bad news. You have a good a chance of a long life. How will you pay for it? Perhaps take a look at deferred annuities.

9/05/2012 | 11:20 AM  Every investor can learn from Warren Buffett about how to make money, but it is the way he has made his fortune that people should draw most from.

2/05/2012 | 11:36 AM  We take a look at some of the qualities Morningstar looks for when it comes to share investing, as well as some of the warnings signs.

19/04/2012 | 2:23 PM  Morningstar's Christine Benz offers guidelines for prioritising investment savings with paying down mortgage, credit card, and student debt. From Morningstar US.

16/04/2012 | 4:01 PM  Investment frauds tend to be perpetrated on men who are in their mid-50s and who may actually be experienced investors, says UCLA professor Dr Shelley Taylor.

10/04/2012 | 8:56 AM  We examine the nuts and bolts of shares and share prices and show investors methods for identifying potential star performers and those stocks of a lesser light.

4/04/2012 | 7:16 AM  In the final part of our fund education series, we explain the main types of managed funds available in the market.

20/03/2012 | 2:03 PM  Regular communication and a simple investment strategy will help your surviving spouse thrive. From Morningstar US.

19/03/2012 | 3:44 PM  After a recent spate of hybrid issues by some big-name companies over the past few months, Morningstar goes back to basics and gives investors the essentials about these securities.

13/03/2012 | 3:39 PM  Investors may have noticed a recent surge in hybrid issues from big names such as Woolworths and Westpac. But what are these instruments and how do they work?

13/03/2012 | 3:39 PM  In the second part of our fund education series, we take a closer look at the fees and charges behind managed funds.

12/03/2012 | 3:39 PM  What actually causes changes in inflation and interest rates? We endeavour to answer this question in this part of our ongoing investor education series.

6/03/2012 | 3:39 PM  Investing directly in shares is a common investment approach for many people. An alternative is to invest in a managed fund. But how does a managed fund work?

6/02/2012 | 3:39 PM  If someone hypothetically sold everything in your portfolio today and you woke up tomorrow with cash, would you reinvest it the same way?

27/01/2012 | 3:39 PM  Like fear and greed, overconfidence can often be found lurking around investors' biggest mistakes, says US financial planner Carl Richards.

18/01/2012 | 3:39 PM  Put last year's woes behind you by capitalizing on new opportunities for 2012.

13/01/2012 | 3:39 PM  Like all New Year's resolutions, discipline can go by the wayside. But 2012 provides a golden opportunity for investors to improve their financial fitness.

9/01/2012 | 3:39 PM  Morningstar UK tells investors what to look for when shopping for inflation-beating stocks.

19/12/2011 | 3:39 PM  Understanding financial statements, value and economic moats are key to successful equity investing. From Morningstar UK.

30/12/2011 | 3:39 PM  This investing lesson from Morningstar UK looks at understanding the financial health of a company.

15/12/2011 | 3:39 PM  We show how understanding a few key drivers can help investors start making sense of the chaos.

14/12/2011 | 3:39 PM  Next year will see big changes to super contribution rules as well as a temporary flood levy, so why not take advantage of some simple tax tips?

7/12/2011 | 3:39 PM  Successful or not, talks to fix European debt woes will trigger currency swings. Should retail investors be onboard?

7/12/2011 | 3:39 PM  Overcoming mental roadblocks like loss aversion, the endowment effect, and recency bias can have a profound effect on investors' returns, says Sanibel Captiva's Pat Dorsey.

2/12/2011 | 3:39 PM  We help investors understand a bit more about these instruments and their purpose, after the Australian government passed a law allowing local lenders to sell them.

25/11/2011 | 3:39 PM  Given the importance of income stocks in a good portfolio, we help investors get a better understanding of the notion of "grossed-up yield".

23/11/2011 | 3:39 PM  With the right allocation plan, retired investors can avoid making big - and potentially costly - portfolio shifts during turbulent times says Morningstar US' Christine Benz.

31/10/2011 | 3:39 PM  Focusing on competitive advantage, valuation, and margins of safety is a winning strategy for stock-picking, says Morningstar US' Heather Brilliant.

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26/09/2011 | 3:39 PM  In this educational video, Morningstar helps novice investors understand some of the terms often found when you first pick up a mining company research report.

14/09/2011 | 3:39 PM  In this back-to-basics educational video, Morningstar analysts help investors understand the terms; active vs passive investing, credit securities, and alpha.

2/09/2011 | 3:39 PM  As competition among lenders and rate cut expectations combine to create some attractive deals, market watchers say it is time to rethink fixed mortgages.

10/08/2011 | 3:39 PM  Ibbotson's Brad Bugg answers investors' top five questions about the recent market downturn.

1/08/2011 | 3:39 PM  Admitting what you don't know can be instrumental in improving your investment results, according to Morningstar US' Christine Benz.

29/07/2011 | 3:39 PM  

27/07/2011 | 3:39 PM  In this back-to-basics educational video, Morningstar analysts help investors understand terms such as gearing, hedging, and high-conviction or concentrated strategies.

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5/07/2011 | 3:39 PM  In the latest instalment of our ongoing educational series, we show investors how to avoid a case of "paralysis by analysis".

29/06/2011 | 3:39 PM  While other asset classes usually perform better, term deposits do have some qualities that are worthy of royalty.

27/06/2011 | 3:39 PM  With tax time drawing even closer there are a number of strategies you can implement to minimise your tax and maximise your income.

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3/06/2011 | 3:39 PM  Morningstar's Mark Taylor helps investors get a better understanding of what makes a good oil and gas company.

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4/05/2011 | 3:39 PM  Morningstar US' Christine Benz highlights situations that call for ratcheting your equity exposure up or down.

3/05/2011 | 3:39 PM  Co-habiting? Getting married? Get off to a solid start by ensuring you're both singing from the same balance sheet.

29/04/2011 | 3:39 PM  An imminent wedding, royal or otherwise, raises questions about future finances, investments, and retirement planning.

18/04/2011 | 3:39 PM  We asked top financial planners about their approach to building an income portfolio in an inflationary environment.

18/04/2011 | 3:39 PM  Get in and get out with our quick and dirty portfolio review. From Morningstar UK.

5/04/2011 | 3:39 PM  In this part of our ongoing educational series, we examine how established companies go about getting an extra injection of cash and what it means for the shareholder.

5/04/2011 | 3:39 PM  Morningstar US director or personal finance Christine Benz discusses ways retirees can cut housing/lifestyle expenses both big and small.

31/03/2011 | 3:39 PM  Resource sector product innovation, information and education have lagged the mining boom. Thankfully that is starting to change, Tony Featherstone says.

30/03/2011 | 3:39 PM  In the race to capture performance, focus on one key thing, Fidelity's Kate Howitt says.

21/03/2011 | 3:39 PM  Choosing a broker is one of the most important decisions you will make as an investor - and it pays to do your homework.

10/03/2011 | 3:39 PM  In our continuing educational series we examine a question that is often pondered but rarely answered - where did the stock exchange come from?

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8/03/2011 | 3:39 PM  Morningstar's James Cooper helps those investors new to the sharemarket understand the concept of income stocks.

4/03/2011 | 3:39 PM  It's about timing and amount - and getting good advice, according to Tony Featherstone.

18/02/2011 | 3:39 PM  We examine the difference between income stocks and growth stocks in this third part of our ongoing educational series.

14/02/2011 | 3:39 PM  Christine Benz of Morningstar US helps retirees understand the logistics of converting long-term assets to cash.

4/02/2011 | 3:39 PM  We help investors draw the line between investment and speculation in this second part of an ongoing educational series.

4/02/2011 | 3:39 PM  We help investors sort through terms frequently used by the big Australian insurers.

28/01/2011 | 3:39 PM  When weighing up bank deposits against income stocks, investors need to assess the impact of franking.

28/01/2011 | 3:39 PM  There are several steps pre-retirees can take to help maximize the longevity of their nest eggs. From Morningstar UK.

27/01/2011 | 3:39 PM  The lure of speculative mining IPOs that deliver fast rewards, and potentially huge losses, could be too much for some investors, Tony Featherstone says.

25/01/2011 | 3:39 PM  We help first-time investors understand terms that are often bandied about by Australia's big banks.

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25/01/2011 | 3:39 PM  Making these blunders could gobble up your nest egg prematurely. From Morningstar UK.

21/01/2011 | 3:39 PM  We explore the key foundations of share investing in this first part of an educational series.