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Market Update
Brian Parker is an Investment Strategist with MLC.
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What's happening in the market at the moment, and what should you do about it? This site provides analysis from our experts on local and international markets, and insights into managing your investments in today's market conditions.
What’s been going on in the market?
Market Information
View the latest market information from MLC.
- October 2008 - No guts, no glory [PDF, 47KB]
Brian Parker discusses the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to cut interest rates by a full percentage point. - Brian Parker’s October Client Update [VIDEO, 7.4mb]
How is MLC helping me?
MLC understands how unsettling tough market conditions can be for investors. This section helps you understand these market conditions so you can make the right decisions for your circumstances.
Many investors are asking whether they should change their investment strategies in response to today's market situation.
In times like this, it's worth keeping in mind the seven principles of investing:
- Risk and return are related
- What goes up must come down, occasionally
- Diversification reduces volatility and can enhance returns
- It's time in the market, not timing the market that matters
- Chasing performance can cost you money
- Patience is a virtue
- Talk to your financial planner
Read Investing in volatile markets to find out more.
Hear from MLC Investment Strategist Natalie Comino, on surviving volatile times.
What should I do?
Investing During Volatile times
- MLC’s Top Tips [PDF, 25KB]
What about me?
- I am a pensioner [PDF, 24KB]
- I am retiring soon [PDF, 27KB]
- I am still building my wealth [PDF, 23KB]
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