As investors, we are all looking for an edge in earning outsized returns. Here I identify 3 simple portfolio management principles that are essential in any investor’s toolkit, and briefly outline how they can all be brought together into a simple cohesive strategy. Show More
Albert Einstein famously stated: “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it… he who doesn’t, pays it.” We tend to agree – compounding returns over time can lead to some great results. So how does this play out in the world of small... Show More
Peter Harper - The power of compounding. We all know the outcome of Aesop's well known fable The Hare and The Tortoise. The lessons learnt from such a fable can be applied to many facets of everyday life and investing. In particular, the power of compounding in growing your wealth,... Show More
With share-markets coming under pressure I thought it timely to revisit one of our most popular educational articles. The article was written by Peter Harper, Chairman of Harper Bernays, who draws on Aesop's well known fable The Hare and The Tortoise. Harper says the lessons learnt from such a fable... Show More
I reckon the first wonder of the investment world is the power of compound interest. It's well-known that growth assets like shares and property provide higher returns than defensive assets like cash and bonds over long periods of time. This is because their growth potential results in higher returns over... Show More
Compound interest can be an investor's best friend, yet unfortunately for a variety of reasons some miss out. Our Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, looks at how investors can reap maximum advantage from it. http://www.ampcapital.com.au/article-detail?alias=/olivers-insights/July-2014/The-power-of-compound-interest-an-investors-bes Show More
We all know the outcome of Aesop's well known fable The Hare and The Tortoise. The lessons learnt from such a fable can be applied to many facets of everyday life and investing. In particular, the power of compounding in growing your wealth, is one area that shouldn't be overlooked,... Show More