Investors are being increasingly lobbied to buy funds that track one or more share indices. These index funds are being marketed as a safe, idiot-proof place to diversify your investment. People who are attracted to index funds are also commonly drawn to the so-called ‘blue chips’. But recent research shows this type of ‘investing’ is anything but safe. Continue…

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A little-known company we hold is BWX Limited.  This small Melbourne-based company owns a range of skin and hair care brands.  It also manufactures cosmetics for third parties.  Shares in BWX began trading on the ASX in November 2015 at $2.12.  They have doubled since then, and we think there’s more good news ahead. Continue…

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We’ve been harping on about it for some time (and generating quite a stir among some of you!) but a comment here at the blog today from an individual in the industry is worth highlighting. Continue…

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Before we begin, thank you all sincerely for your engaging comments and your feedback here on the blog.  And the thanks even extend to those whose disagreement is so vitriolic that their comments cannot be published.  Fortunately, as investors we are used to disagreement; every time we buy a share, the seller has the completely opposite view.  So, keep the comments coming – we may not publish your expletives but we always enjoy the process of investigating and understanding the divergent views. Continue…

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Michael Bennet writes an article in The Australian about Commonwealth Bank and ANZ customers facing mortgage interest rate hikes. He mentions Roger’s recent warning that depressed property yields after years of surging prices are starting to unwind. Read here.

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