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Global Markets Report - 01 November

Australian shares are set open flat after Wall Street stumbles. 
personal-finance

Investing compass: Have we reached market bottom?

We look at measures that indicated historical market bottoms and how the market compares now.
stocks

Industry Pulse: Outlook for Australian Banks

personal-finance

Fighting the last war

Recency bias prevents investors from rationally evaluating the road ahead.
markets

Global Markets Report - 31 October

Australian shares are set open higher after Wall Street jumps on Friday.
etfs

To hedge, or not to hedge? Editor's note

Currency movements add a whole new spin to global investing
markets

Boutique funds bereft of multi-asset allocators

SMSF cash options; Asset allocation experts; Housing values; Two franking policies; Picking the bottom; Ruthven lessons; Gold as money; EM debt.
etfs

Is it time for Australian investors to rethink their investment approach?

A recent Morningstar study shows how Australian investors compare to global peers.
stocks

The Metaverse now has legs—or does it?

Meta has a strong balance sheet and no debt, but concerns over the company’s Metaverse division are spooking investors. ESG and regulatory risks also remain.
markets

Global Markets Report - 28 October

Australian shares are set open lower after Wall Street ends mixed.
investing

The next big thing: Gemma Dale explains thematic investing

Nabtrade’s Director of SMSF and Investor Behaviour Gemma Dale talks about thematic investing, volatility and ETFs.
funds

"Market timing is going to hurt you both ways": Robin Bowerman message to market timers

Head of Corporate Affairs at Vanguard Investments Robin Bowerman talks about market volatility, portfolio risk and goal setting.
funds

Q&A, your way: Episode 3

Morningstar's director of product management Mark Lamonica answers a question about how to interpret yields.
markets

Global Markets Report - 27 October

Australian shares are set open higher.
stocks

Thematic investing: Morningstar explains

In this article, we take a look at how thematic investing works according to director of SMSF and investor behaviour at nabtrade Gemma Dale.
stocks

Australia and New Zealand Equity Market Outlook

Adviser Webinar: Australia and New Zealand Equity Market Outlook
markets

Global Markets Report - 26 October

Australian shares are set open higher.
personal-finance

Investing compass: Coveting thy neighbour's wife

This episode explores why long-term investors are better off focusing on themselves, and not coveting the circumstances of others.
markets

Global Markets Report - 25 October

Australian shares are set open higher.
funds

Listed Investment Companies monthly performance: September 2022

The Morningstar LIC monthly report provides a snapshot of ASX-listed LICs, and whether they are trading at a premium or a discount to their net tangible assets (NTA).
markets

Global Markets Report - 24 October

Australian shares are set to open higher after Wall Street ends the week upbeat. 
markets

CEO to make Magellan great again and Liz Truss calls it quits: What we learned this week

Albo soft launches the federal budget, Dahmer series pumps Netflix numbers and Elon to terminate Twitter staff.
investing

A 30 year old and a 60 year old in the same portfolio? Brnic van Wyk explains

Head of asset liability management at Australian Retirement Trust Brnic van Wyk talks about spending once you've retired, confidence in spending and retirement goals and objectives.
markets

Global Markets Report - 21 October

Australian shares are set to open lower after another batch of poor earnings led to a decline on Wall Street.
stocks

Three stocks for the inflation bull

In this article we look at three of the companies Peter Warnes believes provide investors with inflation protection.
markets

Help! My portfolio is bleeding!

Many losers few winners; 10 art lessons; Meg on closing SMSFs; Small cap fall and bounce; Franking and after-tax; Retirement FORO; Are we there yet?
stocks

10 global stocks for a recession

These undervalued stocks come from high-quality companies in defensive sectors.
etfs

3 equity ETFs to get you started

We used the Morningstar ETF screener to find three low-cost, passively managed ETFs with Morningstar medals that could form the backbone of a diversified portfolio. 
markets

Global Markets Report - 20 October

Australian shares are set open lower.
markets

Q&A, your way: Episode 2

Morningstar’s senior investment specialist Shani Jayamanne answers a question about building wealth without investing in stocks.
stocks

"Market timing is going to hurt you both ways": Robin Bowerman message to market timers

Head of corporate affairs at Vanguard Capital Robin Bowerman talks about market volatility, portfolio risk and goal setting. 
markets

China is prepping for its 20th Party Congress

Intense focus on Xi’s anticipated third term, top policymaker appointments, as well as the forward path of China’s economic policies.
markets

Global Markets Report - 19 October

Australian shares are set open lower.
personal-finance

Building a diversified portfolio to align with your goals and values

Like many things in life, working out where you’re going, where you’re at, and the gap between the two is critical.
stocks

Investing compass: How to maintain margin

Inflation can make it challenging for companies to maintain margins in the face of changing customer behaviour and higher input costs. Learn how to identify companies that can overcome these challenges.
markets

Global Markets Report - 18 October

Australian shares are set open higher.
markets

"Turn down the noise": Shane Oliver's warning to investors

Head of investment strategy and chief economist at AMP Capital Shane Oliver talks about market volatility, seasonality and interest rates.
markets

Why are fears of a new financial crisis growing?

'Tremors' in the markets have some concerned, but investors are cautioned against overreacting.
markets

Global Markets Report - 17 October

Australian shares are set open lower.
markets

Can someone please tell me what to do with my money?

Super war Vanguard v AusSuper, Labor's new franking; Recessions and stocks; Self-fund retirement; Wild crypto; Lessons from HSC economics.
personal-finance

A murky future: Editor's note

There was a lack of consensus about the future at the Morningstar Investment Conference
markets

Market Index Performance | September 2022

Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
markets

What we learned this week: Morningstar Investment Conference edition

Three things we learnt about inflation at MICAU 2022.
markets

Global Markets Report - 14 October

Australian shares are set open higher after sharp jump on Wall Street.
markets

Hydrogen: Fuel of the future for airplanes?

Its only emission is water vapour, and it may hold the key to solving the airline industry’s carbon problem.
personal-finance

You've heard of greenwashing, now meet 'social washing'

'The question is no longer "do you want to buy Wheat Thins?" for example, the question is now "will you support Wheat Thins in the fight against lyme disease?"'
markets

Global Markets Report - 13 October

Australian shares are set open flat.
stocks

Overcorrected: The state of U.S. equities

Stocks are well into undervalued territory, against a backdrop of high inflation and weak economic growth.
stocks

Five charts on Australian banks

We take a look at five charts from the Industry Pulse report on Australian banks.
stocks

Finding the upside in bear markets

Morningstar's latest quarterly market outlook test times ahead including on the economic front, but we have uncovered opportunities for investors.
personal-finance

The super wars: Vanguard vs AustralianSuper

Morningstar manager research delves into the intricacies of Vanguard and AustralianSuper.
personal-finance

Ignore asset allocation at your peril

It’s important to look beyond the 'balanced' label and understand the asset allocation of a fund, and whether it is appropriate for your goals and time horizon.
markets

Global Markets Report - 12 October

Australian shares are set open lower after a dip on Wall Street
investing

Investing for Success in the Current Market Webinar Series

Join our bi-weekly webinars focused on the investor, not the investment—and get your questions answered.
investing

The Fundamentals of Investing Webinar Series

Join our bi-weekly webinars focused on the investor, not the investment—and get your questions answered.
stocks

Q&A, your way: Episode 1

Morningstar equity analyst Brian Han answers a question about the impact of inflation on stock prices.
stocks

Investing compass: Is it time to buy?

There's a different air to the market. When we look at Morningstar's coverage in Australia and the US, we see markets overall as undervalued. Is now the time to buy?
markets

Global Markets Report - 11 October

Australian shares are set to rise slightly 
stocks

Banks to emerge as the rate hike winners: Morningstar

Morningstar equity analyst Nathan Zaia talks through Morningstar's stance on the banks and his new quarterly bank report.
markets

Global Market Report - 10 October

Australian shares are set to fall after Wall Street sell off on Friday.
markets

OPEC snips oil supply and Fortescue goes green: What we learned this week

The RBA hikes 0.25% and Australian bank stocks are on the rise.
stocks

TPG to benefit from Telstra's network sharing deal: Morningstar

Morningstar's director of equity research discusses the TPG/Telstra network sharing deal. 
stocks

Nasdaq 2022: Is history repeating itself?

When the last tech bubble imploded, the Nasdaq index lost almost 80% in just under two years. Is the same thing happening again?
markets

Global Market Report - 7 October

Australian shares are set to open lower after Wall Street falls. 
stocks

Elon Musk’s on-again, off-again deal with Twitter is on-again

We’ve raised our fair value estimate for Twitter’s stock.
markets

Stagflation: Morningstar explains

In this article we look at the economic concept of stagflation; What is it? How does it happen? And what are the chances Australia experiences it in the near future.
markets

Are the banks out to get us?

Unfortunately, capitalism isn't so kind. 
markets

Global Market Report - 6 October

Australian shares are set to open flat after Wall Street falls. 
stocks

Is the market cheap or expensive in October?

Global equity markets continued getting cheaper through September. Fewer Australian stocks are rated as bargains compared to Europe or the U.S.
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So, the RBA didn’t hike by 50 basis points. What now?

The Reserve Bank raised rates by 25 basis points today despite market consensus  that the board would hand down another 50-basis point rate hike. We explore the impact on homeowners and what the future could possibly hold.
markets

Global Market Report - 5 October

Australian shares are set to open higher after Wall Street rallies. 
markets

Why is Credit Suisse under pressure?

Swiss bank's shares are under pressure. But Morningstar banking analyst Johann Scholtz thinks the bank is well capitalised and a collapse is unlikely.
stocks

Magellan slips from grace but prospects remain for investors

While the outlook is tough for the embattled investment manager, there are still opportunities for investors in more diversified businesses in financial services.
investing

Give the people what they want!

We explore the most common question we get – how to choose a broker. 
markets

Global Market Report - 4 October

Australian shares are set to open higher after Wall Street rallies. 
markets

Global Market Report - 3 October

Australian shares are set to open flat, investors keep an eye on Credit Suisse.
investing

How to estimate how much you need for retirement

We walk through the process of calculating the amount of money needed to support your retirement