Developments in Australian equities and the expansion of the LIC sector

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In the first of a two-part series on LICs, Ross Barker, Managing Director of Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC), will look at trends – past, present and future – in... Read more continue reading

Evolution or extinction? How three layers of defence in portfolios can help smooth an investment journey

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Ten years ago, Australian share investors had enjoyed their fourth consecutive financial year of returns of 20% or more. With investment returns in all asset classes rising, many thought it... Read more continue reading

The future of options strategies

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Although the Australian options market as we know it commenced operations in February 1976, options of some form have been around for many hundreds of years. However, new margining requirements... Read more continue reading

Responsible investments outperforming mainstream investments

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Responsible investment funds are outperforming their average mainstream counterparts year on year, as the market for responsible investment continues to grow in Australia, the latest Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2017... Read more continue reading

How an Investment Bond can help supplement superannuation

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Investment Bonds have benefits and features which are worthwhile evaluating as a way to supplement superannuation or even as an alternative tax-effective vehicle. Tax effective structure of Investment Bonds Investment... Read more continue reading

What is a managed account?

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Managed accounts represent the most recent addition to the range of managed investment portfolio solutions available in Australia. Managed accounts do not pool client assets for investment purposes; however, they... Read more continue reading

All over red rover?

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The sheer volume of funds flowing into passively managed investments suggests the active versus passive debate has been decided. Earlier this year, the Financial Times reported that “While outflows from... Read more continue reading

How can I make an impact with my investing?

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Impact investing is an investment approach that intentionally seeks to create both financial return and positive social or environmental impact that is actively measured. But there is a challenge in... Read more continue reading

Enrich an investment portfolio with alternative alternatives!

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Diversification is a basic tenet of investment, and most investors have a mix of the traditional asset classes – equities, property and fixed income. The next significant cohort of investors,... Read more continue reading

UniSA and Domacom release property crowdfunding report

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Prepared by academics from the University of South Australia, in partnership with DomaCom, the Property Crowdfunding Report on Australian Investor Perspectives 2016/17, was released last Friday. Property crowdfunding is relatively... Read more continue reading