Market movements

News about the share market’s ups-and-downs, and resources to help you make investing decisions in uncertain times.

16 articles

A short history of share market downturns
We look at some notable share market downturns and why it’s always important to look at the big picture.
Published date,3 October 2022
6 min read
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How to invest when the market dips
It can be hard to know what to do in a market dip. We look at some things to keep in mind when the market dips.
Published date,25 July 2022
6 min read
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Market roundup: Cash rate rises, volatility continues
In this monthly series, we ask share market commentators to give their take on the state of global share markets.
Published date,21 June 2022
7 min read
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Market roundup: Ongoing volatility, so look to the long term
In this monthly series, we ask share market commentators to give their take on the state of global share markets.
Published date,26 May 2022
7 min read
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Market roundup: Continued global uncertainty, but increasing share market stability
In this monthly series, we ask share market commentators to give their take on the state of global share markets.
Published date,27 April 2022
7 min read
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Market roundup: How Russia and Ukraine are affecting global markets
In this monthly series, we ask share market commentators to give their take on the state of global share markets.
Published date,16 March 2022
6 min read
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Market roundup: Climbing inflation and the elusive COVID ‘bounce-back’
In this series, share market commentators give their take on global markets. First up, the Motley Fool’s Scott Phillips chats with Sharesies’ Brendan Doggett.
Published date,28 February 2022
5 min read
Market news
What's dollar-cost averaging?
Dollar-cost averaging is when you choose to invest a certain amount on a particular investment regularly, regardless of whether the share price is high or low.
Published date,23 February 2022
3 min read
Investing basics
What’s an investment horizon?
How long you plan to invest for—aka a ‘time horizon’ is an important decision. Generally, this has a big impact on the type of things you invest in.
Published date,23 February 2022
3 min read
Investing basics
Share market dip: what you need to know
Let’s look at why the markets have been up and down (but mostly down) since the start of the year, and how to prepare your portfolio for future uncertainty.
Published date,26 January 2022
4 min read
News
Why do shares change price?
If you take a look at a line graph of any share price history, you might see all kinds of movements. Sometimes it goes up in price, sometimes it goes down.
Published date,9 August 2021
5 min read
Explainers
What to think about before you sell
Before selling your shares, you might want to think about your goals, the price you’re locking in, and whether or not you need the money.
Published date,23 July 2021
5 min read
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Why invest for the long term?
Investing for the long term is a strategy where you expect an investment to grow over many years—even if its value goes up and down in the short term.
Published date,27 May 2021
5 min read
Explainers
What is risk anyway?
Different investments have different levels of risk. But what does this mean in practice? What’s the difference between low-risk and high-risk investments?
Published date,12 April 2021
6 min read
Investing basics
The different dimensions of diversification
By investing across lots of different things, you spread your money around. It’s like the old cliche—“don’t put all your eggs in one basket”.
Published date,9 April 2021
6 min read
Investing basics
Is now a good time to invest?
Choosing when to invest is entirely your choice, but it can help to think about your goals, financial responsibilities, and when you’ll need your money.
Published date,23 March 2021
4 min read
Explainers

Market movements

A short history of share market downturns

How to invest when the market dips

Market roundup: Cash rate rises, volatility continues

Market roundup: Ongoing volatility, so look to the long term

Market roundup: Continued global uncertainty, but increasing share market stability

Market roundup: How Russia and Ukraine are affecting global markets

Market roundup: Climbing inflation and the elusive COVID ‘bounce-back’

What's dollar-cost averaging?

What’s an investment horizon?

Share market dip: what you need to know

Why do shares change price?

What to think about before you sell

Why invest for the long term?

What is risk anyway?

The different dimensions of diversification

Is now a good time to invest?