Capital preservation means the eradication of any possible volatility. Getty Images
Why investment schemes offering capital preservation and growth are 'fictional'

Rational goals and expectations are key to successful investing

July 02, 2024, 4:00 AM
Telecom stocks have outperformed the broader index in US dollars in four of five bear markets since 1990. AFP
Communications sector's stocks go from ‘stodgy’ to ‘edgy’

Communication services as a sector didn’t exist before 2018. It was previously the telecoms sector

June 04, 2024, 4:00 AM
A trader at the New York Stock Exchange. The Bank of America’s February fund manager survey revealed the most bullishness since January 2022. Reuters
How investor sentiment can move markets

Stocks move most on the gap between reality and expectations, with current data showing more gains ahead

March 05, 2024, 4:01 AM
The Wall Street Bull in Manhattan, New York. Tech and other big global growth stocks should lead early in 2024. Getty Images
Why investors can expect a bull market encore in 2024

World stocks are likely to record moderate double-digit gains as economic resilience and political tailwinds fuel a good to great year

February 06, 2024, 4:00 AM
Investors must free themselves of recency bias and weigh potential new events in the next three to 30 months. Reuters
What are the potential risks threatening markets?

A silent credit freeze, falling money supply and overreaching crypto regulations are a few risks worth noting

January 02, 2024, 4:00 AM
A trader at the New York Stock Exchange. Throughout the years, there have been periodic recessions and bear markets but growth has continued despite ageing populations. AP
Why stock markets will always evolve with the times

Ageing demographics are a sign of prosperous countries, leading to economic growth and stock market gains

December 05, 2023, 4:00 AM
It's time to celebrate the hidden examples of economic equilibrium, says Ken Fisher. Bloomberg
Why markets should 'cheer' the bullish return of economic normality

Supply chains, travel spending and personal saving rates are back to pre-Covid levels

November 07, 2023, 4:00 AM
Benchmarking your portfolio acts as a measuring stick to gauge performance. Getty Images
Why you should benchmark your portfolio against a global stock index

The strategy provides a measuring stick for gauging performance and tailoring your portfolio to underweight or overweight categories

October 03, 2023, 4:00 AM
A young bull market signals that it is a great time to own stocks. Getty
Three sectors that will lead the bull market run

Global technology, the consumer discretionary and communication services sectors should experience a growth turbocharge

August 01, 2023, 4:00 AM
Some AI exposure may be beneficial. But it should not be the swing factor to own or avoid a given stock or sector. Getty
How to invest in AI the smart way

Investors must seek high-quality growth stocks partly fuelled by the technology

July 04, 2023, 4:00 AM
High-end fashion retail stores in London. Global luxury goods stocks are up 14.2 per cent in the year to date. EPA
Why the luxury goods stock run isn’t done yet

Recent weakness is a good buying opportunity despite high valuations

June 06, 2023, 4:00 AM
As initial bull market rallies build, investors who are raw from the prior market drop sell — but that may be a mistake. Reuters
Why investors need to guard against 'breakevenitis'

If you need growth to finance longer-term goals, the biggest risk you face is missing bull markets’ big, long-term returns

May 02, 2023, 5:00 AM
Before buying gold, investors should understand the precious metal and how it behaves. Reuters
Why all that glitters isn’t gold when it comes to investing

As the price of the precious metal approaches a record high, it is important to understand it is a commodity that has no earnings, adaptability or dividends

April 18, 2023, 4:00 AM
For more than a decade, market bears claimed ultra-low interest rates were the only reason stocks did well. They see recent central bank rate hikes ending all that. AFP
Why interest rates should not dictate stock performance

Sentiment remains 'snarkily' pessimistic, as most observers hunt for negatives to stomp on equities

April 04, 2023, 4:00 AM
Market pessimists are concerned about soaring prices, recession, rate increases, weak earnings and Ukraine. AFP
What are the 'stealth torpedoes' threatening bullish markets?

A credit freeze, imposition of banks’ reserve requirements, geopolitics and new cryptocurrency regulations are a few risks worth noting

February 07, 2023, 4:00 AM