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Understanding investments

The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and you may not get back the full amount you invest. Eligibility criteria, fees and charges apply.

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Investing for beginners
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Investing for beginners

If you’re looking to build wealth over time, then investing your money could be a good way to start. Don’t know where to begin? We have the tools and information to help you take those first steps. 

What is inflation?

How inflation affects you?

We all know that prices rise over time – inflation is the economic term used to describe that. And the rate of inflation that you often see reported in the news shows how quickly they’re going up.

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Inflation calculator

See how rising prices could be holding your cash back and what you could do about it.

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Not your first rodeo?

If you’re looking to build wealth over time, then investing your money could be a good way to start. Don’t know where to begin? We have the tools and information to help you take those first steps. 

Looking ahead

Investment planning means taking care of your future self. Whether it’s 10, 20 or 30 years down the line, start looking ahead and planning for the life you want.

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Monthly market update

Investment outlook

Published: October 2024

Read the latest update on the market and other investment news and activity.

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Mid-year Investment Outlook 2024

Quarterly market update

Published: July 2024

Read about global markets and trends in the latest edition of our investment outlook.

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