Budget in reply: the Opposition’s key financial policies in focus

ETFs: Things you need to know before you buy or sell

ETFs now account for a substantial proportion of daily turnover on the ASX and are often the first investment for investors looking for exposure to the sharemarket or a new sector.

A day in the life of an active trader

Ever wondered what it would be like to throw in your day job and trade full time? Ten years ago, Lucio Conte left his job and spent the last decade making a successful living trading domestic and international shares.

Ethical stocks you’ll actually want to own

As InvestSmart portfolio manager Nathan Bell explains, ethical investing is not hugging trees while your returns blow in the wind. It makes good financial sense to avoid harmful industries, and he’s got the stock picks and numbers to prove it.

Death and taxes: ensuring your money goes where you want it to when you die

Ensuring your loved ones are taken care of and your assets go to your intended beneficiaries is not as simple as downloading an online Will kit. Failing to get it right can cause additional grief and considerable cost to your loved ones once you’re gone, even if you feel you have very little to leave.