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| Are investors preparing for a second global financial crisis? There is a chance of a repeat bout of the global financial crisis (GFC), according to some of the investment experts speaking at the annual Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre this month. The speakers have mixed views on whether the recent stalling of investment markets across the globe signals that world economies are about to be hit by a 'second leg' of the GFC. Some say it is highly possible after another tough week in which economic concerns, European sovereign debt issues, and calls for 'stress testing' of European banks dominated sentiment. But others believe it is unlikely, and point to optimism about the upcoming U.S. earnings season, China launching major new infrastructure projects and commodity prices heading higher. All the experts presenting at the event, however, will be advising Expo visitors on how to safeguard their investments in these volatile and uncertain times. The Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo, being staged on Friday 23 July and Saturday 24 July, is Australia's largest investor education event with over 70 exhibitors and more than 60 high quality seminars. It offers a unique opportunity for investors to get up close and personal with Australia's leading investment and trading experts, network and participate in workshops, learn how to spot investment opportunities and gather reliable information upon which to build a strategy to protect and grow their wealth. Stockbrokers, financial advisers, trading experts and technical chartists will offer valuable insights, while representatives will also be on hand from government and independent association groups such as the Australian Investors Association, Australian Shareholders Association, Australian Technical Analysts Association and the Australian Taxation Office. The educational program will focus on how to counter the many concerns investors have today including how to hedge against another market crash, identify smaller hot stocks and trade currencies. SMSF investors forced to make strategic changes Victorians with self managed super funds (SMSFs) will learn how new strategies are needed in equities, property, fixed income and other investment such as art, particularly in view of recommendations in the Cooper Report, handed to government this week. Keynote speaker at the Expo, commentator and broker Marcus Padley, will challenge common assumptions about the equity market, and reveal the truth about running your own super fund. He promises to explode stock market myths and entertain with his unique take on sophisticated investors, inside information, IPOs and other finance industry illusions, as well as unveiling his "top secret guaranteed tips on how to get rich quick". Another main stage speaker, boutique funds manager, analyst and author, Roger Montgomery, will explain how to pick the best stocks by valuing them properly and buying them for less than they are really worth, as well as naming some of his current best buys. Host of Channel 9's The Apprentice Australia show and Executive Chairman of Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management, Mark Bouris, will give both borrowers and depositors insight into the post-GFC interest rate environment and what he regards as the decoupling of the Reserve Bank of Australia and Australia's four pillars. Michael McCarthy, Head of Dealing at City Index, says there has been a fundamental change in markets in the past two months and traders need to change their approach accordingly. "Some of the extreme market volatilities that we've seen recently mean that traders and investors should put risk management on top of their priorities to protect their investment." Other keynote speakers include Michael Kemp, Gary Stone and Max Knobel on "The great debate: fundamental vs. technical analysis"; Louise Bedford "Candlestick charting secrets"; a resources industry panel "How to prosper during the resources boom"; and Paul Saliba of Lachlan Partners "How to manage risk by timing the market". A more 'hands-on' approach to investing Organiser of the Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo, Event Management International's CEO, Jason Humphris, has noticed investors are now taking a more pro-active approach to managing their investments. "The past two years of investment market downturn and only a partial recovery has made many people realise that a strong investment strategy is no longer a set-and-forget exercise. "Investors need to take a more active role in managing their superannuation and investment portfolios, which means continually updating their knowledge to ensure they know how to reduce risk and maximise returns in any market. The event will offer direct access to a large contingent of specialists in all areas of trading and investing. It promises to be a valuable couple of days for all those attending, " Mr Humphris reports. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Exhibition News :: home page |