Topic: Investment

Pooled investments

Posted on January 9, 2015 by - Investment, News, Wealth Creation

If you require your money to provide the potential for capital growth or income, or a combination of both, and provided you are willing to accept an element of risk, pooled investments could just be the solution you are looking for. A pooled investment allows you to invest in a large, professionally managed portfolio of assets with many other investors. As a result of this, the risk is reduced due to the wider spread of investments in the portfolio. (more…)

Asset classes

Posted on January 9, 2015 by - Investment, News, Wealth Creation

When putting together an investment portfolio there are a number of asset classes, or types of investments, that can be combined in different ways. The starting point is cash – and the aim of employing the other asset classes is to achieve a better return than could be achieved by leaving all of the investment on deposit. (more…)

Question time

Posted on October 31, 2014 by - Investment, News

Why planning for your future retirement requires answers

We all look forward to stopping work, embarking on a new path and making the most of our new-found freedom. But with all the talk and concern about dwindling retirement funds and our shaky economy, many retirees and soon-to-be-retired boomers need to consider three very important questions, sooner rather than later. (more…)