Knowledge Centre
Our investment experts provide an introduction to investing along with introductory presentations from our other specialists who talk about financial strategy planning, self managed super funds (SMSFs), residential property investment and estate planning.
Learn about investing including investment options and asset classes, how to spread investment risk, understanding the sharemarket and alternative assets.
Investments are categorised into various asset classes according to the type of investment. Asset classes include cash, fixed interest, direct and indirect property and Australian and international shares.
Learn about asset classes.
It’s important not to have all your eggs in the one basket in order to reduce the overall risk of your investment portfolio.
Learn about the benefits of diversification and simple ways to diversify your portfolio.
David Orr, Director, Head of Sydney Investment Advisory, gives an introduction to Asset Allocation in our video series.
What is the sharemarket? How can you trade shares? What other options can you invest in through the sharemarket?
Read our sharemarket overview.
What are the different sectors within the Australian sharemarket? What are the different indices that track Australian shares? What are the different options for investing in Australian shares?
Learn about Australian shares.
Why consider investing in international shares? How can you gain exposure to international shares in your investment portfolio?
Learn about international shares.
What are listed investment companies (LICs)? How can they help you diversify your investment portfolio? How can you invest in listed investment companies?
Learn about listed investment companies.
What are fixed interest investments? Why invest in fixed interest? What options are available for investing in fixed interest?
Learn about fixed interest investments.
Investing in property through listed property trusts (LPTs). What are LPTs and how can they help build a diversified property portfolio?
Learn about listed property trusts.
Investing in direct residential property can provide investors with a number of advantages including greater diversification, tax advantages and more control over your investment.
Learn about investing in direct property.
What are alternative investments? Do they offer acceptable risk and return? Are alternative assets such as hedge funds and derivatives suitable for retail investors?
Learn about alternative investments.
What are socially responsible investments? Which companies do they invest in and which companies do they avoid? Do socially responsible investment funds offer returns comparable to other managed funds?
Learn about socially responsible investments.
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