Category: Investments
Market Report – June 2023
Our Executive Director Tim Wedd shares a detailed market update, covering the performances of investment classes, plus an overview of the factors to consider in the medium-to-long term.
Market update: Volatility returns, meaning a longer-term view is required
After a more promising start to 2023, recent market events have highlighted the difficulty in managing away from 0% interest rates. Crystal Wealth Partners Executive Director Tim Wedd shares his thoughts on the broad themes that are affecting the markets.
Property market takes a once-in-a-lifetime turn
The property market’s been a sound investment for as long as most of us can remember. But times are changing. When it comes to property investment, the rules have changed.
Mid-year review: why a balanced view is needed to understand what the future may hold
The year to date has certainly been eventful for all markets: stocks, bonds and property alike. Crystal Wealth Partners’ Executive Director Tim Wedd looks at what’s happening, what the future may hold, and some of the potential upsides, too.
Creating a balance between inflation and growth
Our newly appointed Investment Manager - Kuldeep Yadav shares his view on the current markets and global economy and what is Crystal Wealth doing to diversify portfolios across a range of strategies.
The 4 pillars of responsible investing
What are the key principles of effective responsible investing? Executive Director Tim Wedd talks about the importance of impact and alignment as he shares our four pillars of responsible investment success.
Tapering plans indicate recovery continues on track
With the global markets moving into the recovery phase, Crystal Wealth Executive Director Tim Wedd looks into the prospect of inflation and rate increases as the RBA and the Fed begin to taper.
How to turn Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into investment opportunities
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set up in 2015 by the United Nations general assembly and aim to create a better world for all by 2030.
Economic update: living with COVID-19
Over the past few months, global markets have been buoyed by the news of improved company earnings, ongoing low interest rates and the anticipation that easing of lockdown restrictions will further improve consumer demand and economic recovery.
Diversification: reducing risk or reducing returns?
While diversifying your portfolio may sound sensible in theory, does it only really serve to reduce your returns? Our Executive Director John McIlroy takes a look.