Eight ways to survive a market slump

Article Abstract:

Australian investors can take steps to reduce their risk in a slumping sharemarket. These include diversification and having 20%-30% percent of money in cash reserves to go back into the market when it begins to rise. High yield stocks and convertible preference shares are other ways to minimize risk. Options and put warrants are for the experienced investor, but do offer another way to lower risk.

Analysis, Cover Story, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges

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Be cautious, and watch out for bargains

Article Abstract:

Investors worried about further falls in the 1997 Australian market should take a cautious approach in their strategy and review prospects in different market sectors. Fund managers predict favorable local conditions and have favorable outlooks for commercial and industrial property. Bond and capital stable funds should bring a year of subdued returns.

Australia, Economic aspects

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Women & money: a special report

Article Abstract:

Women, compared with men, are poor investors. They earn comparatively lower wages and spend less time in the workforce. Women also tend to take less risk, therefore earn less from their portfolios and end up with less money to live on. Successful women investors present ways they conquer these obstacles.

Social aspects, Finance, Personal finance, Women

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