Better Investor Magazine

When markets are volatile, staying informed can make a big difference. This special feature edition of Better Investor is dedicated to examining market volatility – what it is and how to survive it.

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Markets and outlook
Markets report: Global markets still doing it tough (PDF 226KB) Dirk Morris, CEO of BT Investment Management, takes a look at what’s been happening in global markets and what investors might expect over the rest of 2008.
Economics: Caton’s Corner (PDF 111KB) BT’s Chief Economist, Chris Caton, on the causes of volatility and where to find the silver lining.
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Meet the manager: Peter Davidson (PDF 131KB) Peter Davidson, Head of Property Securities at BT Investment Management, on the Australian listed property sector.


Investment Insights
Time is on your side (PDF 180KB) BT’s Head of Investment Solutions, Stewart Brentnall, on the impact of volatility and why it’s important to adopt a long-term view to investing.
Sticking to your guns (PDF 118KB) Three advisers give their tips on investing during volatile times.
The buying game (PDF 137KB) For those with a steady nerve or a long-term view, the decline in global markets may present an opportunity for some bargain hunting.
That sinking feeling (PDF 95KB) Insights from the world of behavioural finance can help us deal with the psychological effects of market uncertainty and improve our investment decisions.
You can’t control the markets but you can control how you manage your super (PDF 216KB) Five steps to help you take control of your super.