Newsletter | Edgeworth Partners

November 2018

Well, we will almost say ‘we told you so.’ Last month we analysed the extraordinary growth of the US share market over the last ten years – and suggested that the main driver of that growth, the technology sector, may be in for a correction. And the correction happened: shares in one company alone (Amazon) fell by 18% across the first 26 days of October, while the (US) market fell 9% overall. Read on to see what this means for the Australian market.

October 2018

In this newsletter, we look at a very strange phenomenon. In 2008/2009, Australia was one of very few developed economies that did not enter recession as part of the GFC. Despite that, our share market fell by about the same proportion as the US share market. Since then, however, the US market has roared ahead, while the Australian market has grown at a much more gentle pace. Read on to find out the hows and whys of the difference.

September 2018

In this month’s newsletter we discuss the state of the share market and how it is measured – exactly what is the ASX 200? We also give you a good analysis of what may well become a problem in the future: tweeting now, paying later. Enjoy!

August 2018

In this newsletter, we take a step back from the short term noise to look at some underlying demand factors that affect investment markets: the interplay between owner-occupiers and investors in the residential property market; and the semi-regular reactions to the threat of tariff ‘wars’ on global share markets. Please enjoy!

July 2018

In this July newsletter, we have a look at the financial year that has just ended. And, when we compare residential property and the share market (Australia’s two largest investment markets), we see a marked contrast: a great year for share market investors, not so great for residential property investors. Unless they invest in Hobart. Indeed, Hobartians with a decent share portfolio should be the happiest people in the country right now.

June 2018

Can Airbnb affect property prices? Some think so. In this month’s newsletter we discuss various factors affecting residential property investment, including a potential shift away from longer-term tenancies to short stay situations. Read on to find out more.

May 2018

How many years does it take to own a home? This month’s newsletter examines the factors that affect housing affordability. The results may surprise you. And the share market went for a gentle walk in April. Read all about it.

April 2018

Welcome to our April newsletter. March was quite a month on world share markets, with the US’ introduction of trade tariffs spooking shareholders in that country and others, including Australia. Our market fell, but by nowhere near as much as the US market. What will happen next? In property, prices continue to cool in Australia’s largest markets. Is this a peak or a plateau? Read on to find out.

March 2018

This newsletter continues our focus on using the current state of the markets to teach our readers more about investing. The share market had a sharp fall and a gradual rise during February - read on to find out more.

February 2018

Welcome to 2018! This is our first newsletter for the year and we take the opportunity to wish you all the very best for the coming 12 months. This newsletter includes a property and share market update, and we are releasing it at the same time as we are releasing our updated Guide to Negative Gearing, which you can access from our website.