What’s the best way to invest $200,000 – shares or property?

Both asset types have rewarded investors handsomely, but one strategy will net you $500,000 more – provided you can stomach the risk.

An advantage of shares is that if you want to avoid concentration risk you can buy the whole market. Bethany Rae

James WeirContributor

Dec 4, 2024 – 5.00am

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A young couple asked us recently for advice on whether they should invest their savings into an investment property or a share portfolio.

Like the old days of Holden versus Ford, that’s precisely the question that can divide your typical Australian barbecue crowd.

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James WeirContributorJames Weir is a director of Steward Wealth.

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