Strategy

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Market Outlook Q&A

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Market Outlook Q&A

AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver does Q&A (a worthwhile article)…

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ETFs: Diversified vs Individual Asset Class

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ETFs: Diversified vs Individual Asset Class

A question that comes up for many investors at the beginning of their ETF investment journey is whether they should invest in a diversified ETF or an individual asset class ETF…

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How SMSF trustees navigated COVID-19 volatility

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How SMSF trustees navigated COVID-19 volatility

Last week, Vanguard and Investment Trends launched the 2020 SMSF Investor Report. This year's report surveyed over 3000 SMSF trustees on their investment priorities and industry outlook, providing an insight into how trustees navigated through COVID-19 volatility…

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A beginners guide to long-term wealth...

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A beginners guide to long-term wealth...

It's often said that starting out early on one's investing journey will deliver good long-term results…

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Don't be retiring when you're retired...

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Don't be retiring when you're retired...

For many retirees, low-risk assets such as cash and government-backed bonds are often seen as the safest ways of protecting capital over the long term. Yet, depending on your broad retirement goals and tolerance for risk, putting all your eggs into one or two asset classes will most likely expose you to investment hazards over the long term…

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EOFY: Time to take stock, why costs matter...

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EOFY: Time to take stock, why costs matter...

Maybe its just me, but all too often, perhaps in the drive to achieve better investment results, fee considerations seem to fall off the agenda somewhere along the line…

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Financial counsellor or planner: What's the difference?

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Financial counsellor or planner: What's the difference?

Ok we get it, knowing where to turn to for financial advice can be confusing sometimes! Financial planners and financial counsellors are both types of financial experts, so which one is right for you?

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Warning: Your pension payment could be halved...

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Warning: Your pension payment could be halved...

Did you receive a letter from your super fund? There’s no need to be worried about the upcoming changes to pension payments, they’re optional, but you do need to act…

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2018-19: A rough ride, but ok in the end...

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2018-19: A rough ride, but ok in the end...

The past financial year saw a roller coaster ride for investors. Share markets plunged into Christmas only to rebound over the last six months. This note reviews the last financial year and takes a look at the investment outlook for 2019-20…

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Don't fight the Fed, ECB, RBA...

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Don't fight the Fed, ECB, RBA...

The Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank are now looking to reduce interest rates, and here in Australia, we’re possibly looking at another two cuts as the RBA attempts to shore up the local economy. So how should investors respond?

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Uncommonly average...

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Uncommonly average...

Ask a farmer about average rainfall figures and he’s likely to look at you sceptically. Knowing how actual rainfall varies from year to year, farmers will carefully manage their crops and irrigation. It’s a lesson many investors could learn as well…