Pros and cons of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)
While self managed super funds are not for everyone, they do offer significant benefits. Running an SMSF successfully requires investment, legal, super and admin skills …
Nine bad habits of ineffective investors: common mistakes investors make
Introduction In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from reaching their financial goals. This …
AI and bank shares push super balances higher in 2024
Superannuation funds have recorded another impressive year of returns for members with international technology and Australian banking shares driving above average returns over 2024. Concerns …
What is a distribution?
A managed fund generates income from its investments – for example, through share dividends, interest on cash or fixed interest investments in the fund, or …
How do hedge funds work in a volatile market?
While an exposure to hedge funds can provide a lift to a portfolio’s performance, they also offer the potential to generate high returns… at a …
Ever thought of investing in essential services?
Investing in infrastructure is about investing in the companies that provide essential services to society and earning predictable, reliable returns in the process. More than …
Economic and market overview November 2024
Investors maintained a healthy risk appetite for much of October, which enabled major share markets to make further progress. Movements in the US set the …
As value outperforms again, is your portfolio ready?
As value returns to market favour it’s time to check in on your portfolio – but not all value exposure is created equal. A notable …
Five signs you may need a financial adviser
You don’t have time When you’re juggling your job with your personal and family life, it can be challenging to carve out time in your …
Caring for ageing parents
Some of us may help provide assistance to our ageing parents or other relatives in the future. That time may bring a range of emotional …