In the Media

Short-term Investing: What Are Your Options and Why Would You Invest Short Term?

Canstar - 12 Dec. 21

Is there ever a need to invest for a short time period? We speak with Chief Analyst from Wealth Within, Dale Gillham about why people may invest for the short-term and the options available to do so. He said "Just over a decade ago, Apple launched the iPhone, which allowed users to access the internet from anywhere, anytime. The desire for information at the touch of a button has exploded, satisfying the need to have whatever we want now with instant gratification filtering into how we invest. In fact, the growth in technology together with the GFC, Bitcoin bubble and now the Coronavirus crash has created a generation of individuals seeking short-term gains, as they fear holding onto investments over the longer term in the event they may lose. So is short-term investing a good idea...

RBA Makes Last Cash Rate Call for the Year

SMSFAdviser - 07 Dec. 21

This month, the RBA has decided to maintain the official cash rate at the record-low 0.1 per cent. All of the 37 economists and commentators on comparison site Finder correctly predicted that rates would remain on hold. Wealth Within chief analyst Dale Gillham said that while inflation is up at the moment, the RBA believes this is only temporary. “The current shortages and supply chain issues are putting pressure on inflation not strong economic growth, and so I would think raising interest rates would not on the agenda for a while,” explained Mr Gillham... 

Concern over Covid Variant Hits Travel Stocks

Sydney Morning Herald - 27 Nov. 21

The sharemarket marked the Black Friday sales with its third consecutive week of declines, dropping as much as 2 per cent after fresh Covid variant of concern sent a shudder through global financial markets and local travel stocks. Wealth Within's chief analyst Dale Gillham pointed out that the sharemarket has barely moved in weeks ahead of the rout - up ust 9 points over the previos 26 trading days to this Thursday. "I would not be surprised to see the All Ordinaries Index fall away up to 5 per cent over over the next few weeks before rising up into February," he said...

Stocks to Watch After the COP26 Climate Summit

Money Magazine - 19 Nov. 21

According to Dale Gillham, chief analyst from Wealth, there has been a lot of talk about climate change with the recent climate summit and it has been suggested that part of the way forward is to phase out internal combustion engines because electric vehicles (EVs) are supposedly the way of the future. "Indeed, over the past decade, there have been huge advancements in battery technology with lithium-ion batteries the choice for EV production." he said. "The demand for electric vehicles and the batteries that power them has sent lithium and lithium stocks soaring with the demand for EVs expected to rise dramatically over the next decade. Another mineral that is less talked about but just as essential to lithium-ion battery production is graphite... 

Bringing Crypto into the Mainstream

Money Management Powered by FE - 18 Nov. 21

While cryptocurrencies have seen sharp gains in recent years, they have managed to avoid the glare of the regulator and have not been widely used by retail investors. Dale Gillham, Wealth Within chief analyst, said: “Until recently, trading cryptocurrencies was considered very high risk, as it was largely unregulated, which encouraged dodgy practices by some providers. However, the news from CBA and the intentions of ASIC to regulate this market does add some respectability, which will reduce some of the risks Australians have been subjected to when trading cryptocurrencies. That said, many investors fail to learn from the mistakes of the past and cryptocurrencies are just the latest vehicle investors are jumping into in the hope of making some quick gains...