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Market movements

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

11 articles

How much risk is right for me?
Different investments have different levels of risk. Letʻs look at what risk is, how it’s related to returns, and what you can do to manage it.
Published date,11 January 2024
5 min read
Investing basics
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
Market movements
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
Market movements
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
Build your Portfolio
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
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