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3 stocks with healthy investor appeal

Healthcare holds broad investor appeal, with its diverse array of companies occupying different niches, global reach, and the ageing population all supportive of the sector.

What commodity price uptick means for miners, investors

With few exceptions, mined commodity and miner share prices are overvalued, propped up unsustainably by Chinese stimulus, according to Morningstar analysts.

Why is the Australian market underperforming?

The underperformance of 2017 has continued into the early weeks of 2018. Most macro indicators are positive and interest rates are at historical lows, but the Australian equity market exhibits little conviction.

Schroders' lessons from 2017 and outlook for 2018

2017 was noted for its lack of volatility, and this can be seen strongly in the performance of global equity markets. For the first time, global equities (based on the MSCI ACWI's 30-year history) saw a rise in every month of the year.

Investing on shaky ground

With plenty for investors to fret about in global markets, there are steps that can be taken to manage increased risk and volatility.

The ups and downs of dollar-cost averaging

Following a simple practice known as dollar-cost averaging to buy shares, investors can devote money to the share market without trying to time highs and lows.

3 predictions for Australian ETF industry in 2018

Total assets under management within the exchange-traded funds industry could rise as high as $45 billion in 2018.

2018: A balancing act

Most of the time investors don't need to think too much about market timing or asset allocation. The long-term trajectory of financial markets is up and the only sensible thing to do is to be fully invested and allow the odds to work in your favour.

5 smarter money decisions for 2018

Particularly for empty-nesters with a paid-off mortgage, the following tips can help overcome some common pitfalls, according to wealth management specialist Jonathan Philpot.

Women, men, money and mismatches

Data suggests men are more risk-tolerant investors than women, and women's financial plans will need to consider their preferences for risk as well as their greater longevity, say the experts.

 

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Glenn Freeman is a senior editor at Morningstar.

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