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Secular Bull Market Update – Big Picture Analysis of the Stock Market

May 8, 2020
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In 2017, 2018 & 2019 I conducted a Big Picture – 1930 to current – Analysis of the status of equity markets around the world. Recently I provided an abbreviated but IMPORTANT 6 month update on…

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The Coronavirus is just one variable among many.

February 27, 2020
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With so much news regarding the Corona Virus at present, it is important for investors to have perspective and understand that there are millions of variables that fuel the financial markets, not just one. There are…

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Superannuation Spin Doctors

January 30, 2020
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Did you hear the one about the Superannuation Fund that failed their clients in 2019? No….? I’m not surprised.  That’s because the Superannuation Spin doctors have been at it again. Watch this short 4-minute video to…

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A smoother path can leave you well short of your goals.

September 16, 2019
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In a recent Vanguard column, the topic of diversification was discussed from a purely risk mitigation perspective.  The article explained how diversification across asset classes seeks to reduce the impact of losses in a portfolio when…

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How to Beat ‘Par’ with your Investing

August 12, 2019
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Give yourself credit. You want to be a champion investor. A Self-Directed Investor dedicated to riding on the coat tails of Mr. Market and steering clear of the fee sapping investing ‘middlemen’ that loiter on every…

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Super Funds FY2019 performance – Splendid or Spin!

July 22, 2019
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I had to share this because I was shocked, but not at all surprised. The same shock I’ve had for years now when Superannuation returns for each financial year are announced. Senior investment manager Mano Mhankumar…

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Who needs a performance coach?

July 2, 2019
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Who needs a performance coach? Ash Barty’s recent success is a true reflection of the trust she has in her process and being able to execute on each and every point regardless of the score. It’s…

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Secular Bull Market Update – Big Picture Perspective Analysis of the Stock Market

May 1, 2019
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In October 2017 & October 2018 I conducted a Big Picture Perspective Analysis of where the markets were potentially headed. Today I conducted an IMPORTANT 6 month update on my Secular Bull Market Analysis. WATCH the…

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Where is the market headed? The 2018 Annual Big Picture Perspective Analysis of the Stock Market

November 12, 2018
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For the past 5 years I’ve been publicly analysing the Secular Bull Market.  In this time I’ve had fantastic feedback from investors preparing themselves for their long-term investing. Here is the IMPORTANT update on my Secular Bull Market…

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Prepare for a Barrage of Super Fund Advertising to Hit your TV Screens and Freeway Billboards

July 2, 2018
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I saw this CBUS advert on TV just recently. It got me thinking… Get ready for the barrage of advertising that you will be subjected to in the struggle for your saving-for-retirement dollar. The catalyst for…

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“Workers ripped off” Herald Sun article May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018
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Readers of my book, Blueprint to Wealth: Financial Freedom in 15 Minutes a Week, and followers of my blog writings over the years will be well aware of this latest revelation from the Productivity Commission in…

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Is the Retracement done?

February 8, 2018
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Two days ago we sent out an email regarding the recent state of the markets and the volatility they’ve experienced.

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The Retracement is Here! Is this the end of the 8.9 year Bull Market or is there much more Upside?

February 6, 2018
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So the markets are falling! This is not 2008, 2000 – 2002 or 1987, so remain cool, calm and collected.

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Retirement Savings – Why Australians need to be saving their money

June 6, 2017
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The idea of retirement is back-of-mind for nearly all parents…

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[Facebook] Overdosing on diversification and being fleeced with fees

May 1, 2017
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Super lift for unions – Industry funds’ $50m boost

April 26, 2017
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Is this the only money unnecessarily paid out of everyday Australian's retirement nest eggs (American's too in their… Posted by Gary Stone on Saturday, April 22, 2017

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[Facebook] Is your employer sponsored 401(k) a wolf disguised in sheep’s clothing?

April 26, 2017
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Sweat the Big Stuff… first

April 24, 2017
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For the last twenty-four years’ or so I have moved in the circles of people who trade the financial markets. People who trade all sorts of instruments in all sorts of timeframes on all sorts of…

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Core Satellite Investing Approach

April 17, 2017
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The Core Satellite investing approach provides a framework for investors to allocate their investments across different asset classes, investing strategies and instruments. An Investment Plan can be formulated using the Core Satellite approach that ensures structure,…

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LICs (Listed Investment Companies) vs ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)

March 14, 2017
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The following question was asked on my Facebook page in response to a recent shared posting that I made about index investing: “Hi Gary, what are your thoughts on LIC’s as, say, opposed to ETFs for…

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