- The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index was off more than 14 percent for the quarter — and more than 10 percent for the year so far.
- The Dow ended the quarter down 12 percent and the Nasdaq lost 13 percent.
- ASX index of shares fell 13% in the September quarter; down over 15% for the year to date.
"The market has fallen over 15 per cent so far in 2011, putting it on course for the second sharpest annual fall in 2 decades and the heightened volatility has led strategists to take a cautious view -- despite historic low valuations."
Real estate investments are far less volatile than shares.
According to RP Data, Brisbane apartment prices increased 3% in the quarter ending August 2011 and prices are flat year to date. RP Data believes Brisbane real estate is at the bottom of the market. There is a significant price difference between Brisbane and the Southern capitals. Rent yields are increasing. It would appear that now is a good time to buy in Brisbane.
Before buying an investment property in Brisbane, read Investing in Brisbane Apartments - A Guide for Successful Investing. You can read this ebook using a free Kindle Reading App, or you can buy a Kindle reader for use in Australia.
Real estate investments are far less volatile than shares.
According to RP Data, Brisbane apartment prices increased 3% in the quarter ending August 2011 and prices are flat year to date. RP Data believes Brisbane real estate is at the bottom of the market. There is a significant price difference between Brisbane and the Southern capitals. Rent yields are increasing. It would appear that now is a good time to buy in Brisbane.
Before buying an investment property in Brisbane, read Investing in Brisbane Apartments - A Guide for Successful Investing. You can read this ebook using a free Kindle Reading App, or you can buy a Kindle reader for use in Australia.
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