August 2022 - Equity Mates Media

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Different options on how to manage your stock portfolio

A lot of self-directed investors have become trapped by habit. Sometimes you just need to stop and ask. “Am I doing the right thing?”. This article is for you. There are a few ways to manage your own investments depending on how much activity, passion and stress you are prepared to put in. Marcus Padley sheds some light on your options.

31st Aug, 2022

Source: Marcus Today

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Why we keep falling for fitness fads

Despite our recognition that fitness moves in fads, investors keep falling for the next one. As we read this article explaining why we keep falling for fitness fads - it made us think of three recent business news stories.

31st Aug, 2022

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Get started weekly: Should I invest in an IPO?

The perfect compliment to our Get Started Investing podcast series. Every week we’ll break down one key component of the world of finance to help you get started on your investing journey. Perfect for beginner investors or for those that want a refresher on some key investing terms and concepts.

30th Aug, 2022

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REITs beat direct real estate investing

While it is not quite the same as owning your own house (and you’ll still have to pay rent) this article argues that “publicly traded real estate investment trusts often represent an advantaged form of real estate investment relative to directly investing in real estate”.

30th Aug, 2022

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To hedge or not? - the portfolio currency hedging decision

Vanguard discuss how hedging works for ETFs and Managed Funds and what to consider for your portfolio.

29th Aug, 2022

Source: Vanguard

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China on the tightrope

While the rest of the world is raising interest rates, China’s central bank has just cut their benchmark rate for the third time this year. This suggests trouble in the Chinese economy.

29th Aug, 2022

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Weekly Round Up: 22 – 26 Aug 2022

With so much content released across the Equity Mates network every week, it can be easy to miss something. Catch up on anything you missed with our weekly round up.

26th Aug, 2022

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Another path to intelligence

As more and more research is conducted into the octopus, we are learning fascinating things about how the brain works and how life develops intelligence.

26th Aug, 2022

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Start of a renewed bull market or just another bear market rally?

How do you tell if what we’ve enjoyed over the past two months is the start of a renewed bull market or just another bear market rally?

25th Aug, 2022

Source: Fidelity

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This Week in Crypto - One man is out to save the crypto market

While we don't have a strong view on crypto here at Equity Mates, we are fascinated to watch the story unfold. Read on for some of the most interesting Tweets, articles and memes from the past week below.

25th Aug, 2022

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Business is booming for layoff specialists: "Never seen anything like this"

At this stage, this is a story to watch but not panic about. On one hand, it could be companies just pulling back from some of the excesses of the past couple of years. On the other hand, it could spell broader trouble for some of these unprofitable startups. The next few months will be telling.

25th Aug, 2022

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Marcus Today's results season survival tips!

The most likely thing to shock any shareholder and share price is company results. Results present a bi-annual moment of heightened risk for all stocks that report. Here are the Marcus Today results season survival tips.

24th Aug, 2022

Source: Marcus Today

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This group's wiped out $6.7 billion in medical debt, and it's just getting started

America’s healthcare system is a mess. The idea that one must go bankrupt in order to pay for lifesaving care is a uniquely American problem. And while governments struggle to solve it, one not-for-profit has helped millions of Americans and wiped out $6.7 billion of medical debt in the process.

24th Aug, 2022

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Keeping the ESG revolution moving

In the heightened tensions of the current geopolitical environment, the debate around sustainable investing has intensified. On the ground, Fidelity explains how companies are making progress, but that much more needs to be done.

23rd Aug, 2022

Source: Fidelity

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Get started weekly: Should you try to time the market?

The perfect compliment to our Get Started Investing podcast series. Every week we’ll break down one key component of the world of finance to help you get started on your investing journey. Perfect for beginner investors or for those that want a refresher on some key investing terms and concepts.

23rd Aug, 2022

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Why does the WeWork guy get to fail up?

This week, there was one name on the tip of every business journalist’s lips: Adam Neumann. The founder of WeWork was famously forced out of his company (with a billion dollar payout) after a failed attempt to IPO in 2019 raised significant red flags. But three years later, Neumann is back.

23rd Aug, 2022

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Strategic asset allocation: a timeless solution

While adopting a tactical asset allocation might seem tempting during bouts of heightened volatility, the timing and skill required to perfectly execute a portfolio shift is near impossible. Sticking to a strategic asset allocation however is likely to yield better returns.

22nd Aug, 2022

Teens, social media and technology 2022

Pew Research have recently released a report into young people’s use of social media and technology, and have highlighted some interesting trends for investors (and parents) to note.

22nd Aug, 2022

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A list of the most popular ETFs

Marcus Today share a handy list of some of the main passive ETFs you may want for your portfolio. The article also provides a downloadable spreadsheet with >200 ETFs and the exposure they offer.

19th Aug, 2022

Source: Marcus Today

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Weekly Round Up: 15 – 19 Aug 2022

With so much content released across the Equity Mates network every week, it can be easy to miss something. Catch up on anything you missed with our weekly round up.

19th Aug, 2022

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Elon's biggest boondoggle

This article takes a close look at The Boring Company. Conventional wisdom suggests it shouldn’t succeed. But conventional wisdom also suggested electric vehicles and reusable rockets wouldn’t either. So we watch and wait with interest.

19th Aug, 2022

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Disruption continues despite ‘technical recession’

Loftus Peak provide their latest insight and thoughts on some of their key holdings including Apple, Qualcomm, Microsoft, AMD, and Amazon.

18th Aug, 2022

Source: Loftus Peak

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This Week in Crypto - Is Bitcoin really an inflation hedge?

While we don't have a strong view on crypto here at Equity Mates, we are fascinated to watch the story unfold. Read on for some of the most interesting Tweets, articles and memes from the past week below.

18th Aug, 2022

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An Update from Our CIOs: Transitioning to Stagflation

Bridgewater is the world’s biggest hedge fund. Founded by Ray Dalio in 1975, the asset manager now manages $140 billion. In this recent update from their joint-Chief Investment Officers they share their view on the macro landscape and the risk that global economy is heading towards stagflation.

18th Aug, 2022

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Stock Story: NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE)

Munro Partners give an overview of a stock set to benefit from the structural growth opportunities associated with clean energy.

17th Aug, 2022

Source: Munro Partners