Investing

By Mary Holm, independent financial writer. Article reprinted from Holm Truths* with permission from Mary Holm. Many share investors try to time their purchases and sales. “Now is a good time to buy”, they’ll say. Or, “The market’s about to plunge. Get out while the going’s good.” Sometimes they’re right.

By Mary Holm, independent financial writer. Article reprinted from Holm Truths with permission from Mary Holm. Most New Zealanders hold more shares in local companies than in international companies, either directly or via managed funds.

But there’s a strong case to be made for the opposite – more international shares. And it can be summed up in one word: diversification.

Even if you own a wide range of New Zealand shares, there are many industries not represented on the NZ share market. Examples are car, pharmaceuticals and computer manufacturers.

By Mary Holm, independent financial writer. Article reprinted from Holm Truths* with permission from Mary Holm.

Feelings affect most things you do. And quite right too! But should you let them affect your investment decisions?

To some extent yes. It’s important to feel comfortable about your savings. And, if you have a positive attitude, you’re likely to save more.

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