Passive Investing Guide
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The Australian version of the 3-fund-portfolio
The 3-fund portfolio offers a balance between simplicity, diversification and flexibility, but using funds available on the ASX requires some additional information.
Whipsaws and hopping out of the market when there’s bad news
In major market declines, couldn’t we temporarily switch to cash after a slight decline and then switch back when it’s lower? Maybe, but it comes with a price.
Why not just invest everything in the Australian market?
There are a few reasons people use to justify investing mostly or entirely in the Australian stock market. We go through those reasons to see which ones are sound, which are dangerous, and why.
The market has never been this high – should I wait to invest?
The inherent problems with waiting to invest, what it really means if you’re worried about a crash, and how to proceed.
Stock market risk
Get a deeper understanding of stock market risk, with an explanation of systematic risk, the risk premium, and de-risking vs diversification.
Dividend investing vs total return investing
Only after you understand the difference between dividend investing and total return investing can you focus on what is most important in creating a diversified portfolio.