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3 Top Picks in global small- and mid-caps
A Danish medical device company, an American computer networking firm, and a Swiss leader in alternative asset management are among the small- to mid-cap stocks on Ned Bell's stock radar.
Investing basics: what's so 'smart' about smart beta ETFs?
Where does the 'smart' in 'Smart Beta' come from? And how does it fit in your portfolio?
The real cost of home ownership in Australia
Is buying a house and paying off the mortgage still the best way to build wealth? We run the numbers.
How would a market shock affect your portfolio?
Morningstar's market-driven scenario analysis tool is an effective way to estimate the potential outcomes of hypothetical events, manage expectations, and mitigate risks.
Why investors shouldn't panic over the yield curve inversion
The yield curve – a leading economic indicator that has accurately predicted the past five US recessions - inverted Friday fuelling fears of a global economic downturn.
Does your retirement portfolio spark joy?
As with decluttering your home, winnowing down your number of accounts - and the holdings within them - can be incredibly clarifying.
3 approaches to sustainable investing
The three main approaches that an ESG-conscious investor can follow often overlap, says Hortense Bioy, director of passive strategies and sustainability research at Morningstar.
Coles' $150m deal to double deliveries
Coles will spend up to $150 million over the next four years to double its home delivery capacity after signing a deal to use tech from British online supermarket Ocado.
Lyfting off to a narrow moat
Lyft can grow at a 36 per cent compound annual growth rate through 2028 to more than $21bn, driven by increased adoption of ride-sharing globally, says Morningstar.
Fox Corporation has well-placed bets on live sports, news
Morningstar has initiated coverage of the Fox Corporation after the Disney merger.
Apple launches TV app, credit card, subscription services
Apple has extended its reach in entertainment, financial services, news and videogames, via a suite of services that aim to offset softening sales in the company's core iPhone business.
UK equities: where to invest amid Brexit uncertainty
While many investors continue to shun UK stocks until the Brexit fog clears, others think they're too cheap to ignore. A trio of fund managers tell us where they are investing.
WAAAX on: taking the pulse of small-cap players
Tech darlings WiseTech and Xero may not yet be household names but they have made some stellar gains, says Ross Macmillan, senior analyst with Morningstar Manager Research.
You and your adviser don't always see eye to eye
Investors, on average, say maximising returns is a top priority while for advisers, this is almost at the bottom – and that's a problem, Morningstar research suggests.
Investing basics: how to buy an ETF via an online broker
Learn how easy it is to buy exchange-traded funds via a discount online stock broker.
Beware the hype of the thematic ETF
A well-spun narrative about a seemingly plausible investment opportunity can cause investors to ignore facts and lose their ability to make sound decisions.
Is there still value in bond proxies?
Bond proxies, or stocks that share some characteristics associated with fixed-income investments like infrastructure stocks and real estate investment trusts, have increasingly become a good option for investors seeking regular income.
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