23 August 2012
Market outlook: It's not the end of the world
Investing: The benefits of investing offshore
Money: NZ's first Money Week
KiwiSaver: Four pillars of performance
Money: Free investment review
Conservation: Making Stewart Island predator-free
Market outlook: It's not the end of the world
Judging by the news headlines over the past few months you could be forgiven for believing that the end of the world is upon us. As serious as the situation is, the underlying picture may not be as dire as the media and some commentators make out. Find out why.
Investing: The benefits of investing offshore
John Carran discusses the reasons why, for many New Zealand investors, it makes sense to have a good portion of your holdings overseas. Read article.
In a follow-up article, John explains why at GMI, our growth portfolios are invested mainly in global companies. Read article.
Money: NZ's first Money Week
New Zealand's first annual "Money Week" is on from 2-8 September. Run by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income (the people behind the Sorted website), the aim is to raise awareness of how Kiwis can better manage their everyday money. To find out more, visit the Money Week website.
KiwiSaver: Four pillars of performance
And while we're on the subject of financial literacy... In a new series of articles, Gareth outlines the four pillars of investment performance, all of which he feels a KiwiSaver investor should have a good understanding of if they're to make smart decisions. The four pillars are: returns, volatility, liquidity and catastrophic risk. You can read the first two articles in the series now:
Money: Free investment review
If you want a no-obligation second opinion on your investment portfolio, take advantage of our portfolio review service. No, we don't charge for this review, but it is a no-holds-barred exercise, so be prepared for Gareth Morgan-style brutal honesty! Send us your details.
Conservation: Making Stewart Island predator-free
The cat is out of the bag, so to speak, about the fact Gareth would love to see Stewart Island predator-free. In this article, Gareth shares his vision with a zoologist and an ecologist and explains why this would be such a major conservation achievement. Read article.
To keep up with the various things that Gareth has on the go, and sign up for email updates, visit the Gareth's World website.
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