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Could merger breathe new life into struggling ASX asset manager?
Stocks
Could merger breathe new life into struggling ASX asset manager?
Platinum’s board voted unanimously in favour of a merger we expect would be value accretive.
Shaun Ler | 10 July 2025
My disinterest in investments as an investment specialist
Personal Finance
My disinterest in investments as an investment specialist
Going against the grain and focusing on the real drivers of investment success
Shani Jayamanne | 06 July 2025
Chart of the Week: Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties impact ASX’s largest sector
Markets
Chart of the Week: Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties impact ASX’s largest sector
ASX listed asset managers see fund flows deteriorating.
Shani Jayamanne | 26 June 2025
Should you only invest in shares?
Personal Finance
Should you only invest in shares?
Shares have higher long-term returns and some investors don’t think there is a point in investing in bonds.  For some investors this may make sense...
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 24 June 2025
Chart of the Week: Is Bitcoin the best answer to portfolio diversification?
Personal Finance
Chart of the Week: Is Bitcoin the best answer to portfolio diversification?
This week’s chart looks at Bitcoin’s correlation to the equity market.
Shani Jayamanne | 21 May 2025
Is this a safe way to get higher returns in retirement?
Retirement
Is this a safe way to get higher returns in retirement?
Conventional wisdom tells retirees to seek safety with a conservative asset allocation in retirement. Is there a better way?
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 15 April 2025
A closer look at defensive assets for turbulent times
Personal Finance
A closer look at defensive assets for turbulent times
After the recent market slump, it’s a good time to brush up on the defensive asset classes – what they are, why hold them, and how they can both...
Jamie Wickham | 01 April 2025
Building a 3 ETF portfolio in 2025
ETFs
Building a 3 ETF portfolio in 2025
This week’s episode of Investing Compass looks at building a 3 ETF portfolio with Morningstar research and data.
Shani Jayamanne | 24 March 2025
Build a portfolio with 3 ETFs in 2025
ETFs
Build a portfolio with 3 ETFs in 2025
We use Morningstar research and data to create a simple portfolio.
Shani Jayamanne | 25 February 2025
Lessons from the rule of 72
Personal Finance
Lessons from the rule of 72
A quick take on how the rule of 72 helps investors understand the pathway to building wealth.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 04 February 2025