There are many reasons to believe a long-term approach is effective.<\/p>\n
As one of the world\u2019s most famous investors Warren Buffett has advocates: \u201cOnly buy something that you\u2019d be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for 10 years\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Strong performance<\/span><\/h3>\nOne of the main benefits of long-term investing is that it has proven to deliver returns.<\/p>\n
According to analysis from Credit Suisse, Australian shares have given their investors an average annual return of 6.7% per year since 1900.1<\/span>\u00a0That makes us the second best performing sharemarket in the world over 120 years.<\/p>\nLower fees and costs<\/span><\/h3>\nLower transaction costs are a key advantage of long-term investing\u2014and that translates into higher returns.<\/p>\n
Transaction costs\u2014the price you pay to invest your money in a company\u2019s shares\u2014are often overlooked.<\/p>\n
There are transaction fees involved with investing in shares, including brokerage. But these are only triggered when you buy or sell. If you hold shares for years, you\u2019re going to incur much lower expenses than a short-term trader. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Another factor to consider is Capital Gains Tax. You pay tax on any returns you make from your original investment, charged at your marginal tax rate (could be up to 47% including Medicare levy). If you hold your shares for at least 12 months however, you may be eligible for tax concessions.<\/p>\n
Riding out the rough times<\/span><\/h3>\nAs we\u2019ve seen recently with the COVID-19 pandemic, it\u2019s extremely difficult to predict what\u2019s going to happen in the next month or year.<\/p>\n
Disruptions to sharemarkets happen all the time, from the 1987 Stock Market Crash, the bursting of the Tech Bubble in 2000, to the Global Financial Crisis in 2007. Each trigger is different and the time it takes to recover varies too.<\/p>\n
So, investing in shares with a long-term approach puts time on your side. Generally speaking, shares outperform many other investments over the long-term meaning your chance of a negative return gets lower the longer you invest.<\/p>\n
The other advantage of time, is that if an unforeseen event does occur, you\u2019re able to hold your investments until markets recover. So, always consider what your objectives are and your investment timeframe.<\/p>\n
Emotional side of investing<\/span><\/h3>\nWhile it\u2019s good to know the facts, it\u2019s also important to acknowledge the emotional side of investing too. Sometimes we react irrationally when events cause anxiety. This means we may set out to invest for the long-term, but instead react to short-term market volatility like selling out in a crisis.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s one good reason to work with a\u00a0financial adviser. Please contact us on |PHONE|we can help instil some discipline into your long-term investing strategy. And that means the strategy has more chance of delivering the returns you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bottom line<\/span>: If you can afford to put your money away for a lengthy period, you\u2019re more likely to reduce your risk and maximise your chances of returns. Patience pays.<\/p>\n1<\/sup>\u00a0Livewire: Australian market wins gold- 5 March 2019
https:\/\/www.livewiremarkets.com\/wires\/australian-sharemarket-wins-gold<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
Lower fees and costs<\/span><\/h3>\nLower transaction costs are a key advantage of long-term investing\u2014and that translates into higher returns.<\/p>\n
Transaction costs\u2014the price you pay to invest your money in a company\u2019s shares\u2014are often overlooked.<\/p>\n
There are transaction fees involved with investing in shares, including brokerage. But these are only triggered when you buy or sell. If you hold shares for years, you\u2019re going to incur much lower expenses than a short-term trader. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Another factor to consider is Capital Gains Tax. You pay tax on any returns you make from your original investment, charged at your marginal tax rate (could be up to 47% including Medicare levy). If you hold your shares for at least 12 months however, you may be eligible for tax concessions.<\/p>\n
Riding out the rough times<\/span><\/h3>\nAs we\u2019ve seen recently with the COVID-19 pandemic, it\u2019s extremely difficult to predict what\u2019s going to happen in the next month or year.<\/p>\n
Disruptions to sharemarkets happen all the time, from the 1987 Stock Market Crash, the bursting of the Tech Bubble in 2000, to the Global Financial Crisis in 2007. Each trigger is different and the time it takes to recover varies too.<\/p>\n
So, investing in shares with a long-term approach puts time on your side. Generally speaking, shares outperform many other investments over the long-term meaning your chance of a negative return gets lower the longer you invest.<\/p>\n
The other advantage of time, is that if an unforeseen event does occur, you\u2019re able to hold your investments until markets recover. So, always consider what your objectives are and your investment timeframe.<\/p>\n
Emotional side of investing<\/span><\/h3>\nWhile it\u2019s good to know the facts, it\u2019s also important to acknowledge the emotional side of investing too. Sometimes we react irrationally when events cause anxiety. This means we may set out to invest for the long-term, but instead react to short-term market volatility like selling out in a crisis.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s one good reason to work with a\u00a0financial adviser. Please contact us on |PHONE|we can help instil some discipline into your long-term investing strategy. And that means the strategy has more chance of delivering the returns you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bottom line<\/span>: If you can afford to put your money away for a lengthy period, you\u2019re more likely to reduce your risk and maximise your chances of returns. Patience pays.<\/p>\n1<\/sup>\u00a0Livewire: Australian market wins gold- 5 March 2019
https:\/\/www.livewiremarkets.com\/wires\/australian-sharemarket-wins-gold<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
As we\u2019ve seen recently with the COVID-19 pandemic, it\u2019s extremely difficult to predict what\u2019s going to happen in the next month or year.<\/p>\n
Disruptions to sharemarkets happen all the time, from the 1987 Stock Market Crash, the bursting of the Tech Bubble in 2000, to the Global Financial Crisis in 2007. Each trigger is different and the time it takes to recover varies too.<\/p>\n
So, investing in shares with a long-term approach puts time on your side. Generally speaking, shares outperform many other investments over the long-term meaning your chance of a negative return gets lower the longer you invest.<\/p>\n
The other advantage of time, is that if an unforeseen event does occur, you\u2019re able to hold your investments until markets recover. So, always consider what your objectives are and your investment timeframe.<\/p>\n
Emotional side of investing<\/span><\/h3>\nWhile it\u2019s good to know the facts, it\u2019s also important to acknowledge the emotional side of investing too. Sometimes we react irrationally when events cause anxiety. This means we may set out to invest for the long-term, but instead react to short-term market volatility like selling out in a crisis.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s one good reason to work with a\u00a0financial adviser. Please contact us on |PHONE|we can help instil some discipline into your long-term investing strategy. And that means the strategy has more chance of delivering the returns you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bottom line<\/span>: If you can afford to put your money away for a lengthy period, you\u2019re more likely to reduce your risk and maximise your chances of returns. Patience pays.<\/p>\n1<\/sup>\u00a0Livewire: Australian market wins gold- 5 March 2019
https:\/\/www.livewiremarkets.com\/wires\/australian-sharemarket-wins-gold<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
1<\/sup>\u00a0Livewire: Australian market wins gold- 5 March 2019
https:\/\/www.livewiremarkets.com\/wires\/australian-sharemarket-wins-gold<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n