S&P/ASX 200 VS S&P/ASX 200 Equal Weight
There is actually a bit more discontinuity than I thought there would be.
Where Index Returns Come From?
With monotonous regularity, I will see a financial planner or broker put up a chart such as the one below and then loudly proclaim that you never have to worry just buy things and hang onto them because the market always goes up. However, this does raise the question of what exactly drives the market…
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Covered Call Funds – A Stupid Idea
Recently my spam filter caught an email extolling the virtues of covered call funds. I have been aware of these sorts of funds for a while but have never paid them much attention for reasons that will become apparent in this piece. The website I referenced defines a covered call ETF as the following –…
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The Folly Of Attachment
The act of trading requires traders to perform certain feats of mental gymnastics that at times seem to generate a paradox. You have to have sufficient conviction with a signal to both take a trade and hold a trade against the noise of the market but at the same time have so little conviction that…
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Light Up Your Trading World
In this episode, Louise Bedford is interviewed by Jason Cunningham on his Save My Business podcast. Jason and Louise sit down to discuss Louise’s career, her insights on the world of trading, and her tips for success.
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Random Thoughts 28 Broking Is In Crisis – Who Cares?
Chris Tate says: “According to the Australian Financial Review, stockbroking is in crisis. My immediate thought is who cares? This is my somewhat ranty response to the article which gives numerous reasons as to why stockbroking might be failing as an industry. I then put in my two cents worth as to why it might…
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Risky Business?
Let’s take a plunge into the wild world of business and trading! Explore the juicy similarities between these two exciting endeavours, like the vital role of risk management, the epic power of strategic thinking, and the need for a boss-like mindset to achieve. So, grab your coffee, sit back, and let’s get into it!
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A Deep Dive into Cognitive Biases
Are your trading decisions costing you big time? Find out how your own mind could be sabotaging your portfolio in this must-watch video! Learn how to beat cognitive biases and make smarter trades for bigger gains. Watch here…
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