Investors need to adjust to the ‘new normal’ investment environment

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Investors need to adjust their expectations and investment strategies in line with what is now becoming the ‘new normal’ in terms of the investment landscape. “We have recently seen some... Read more continue reading

Pockets of opportunity exist despite gloomy global outlook

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Global equities markets are likely to deliver nominal or even zero returns over the next five to ten years, but it is still possible to identify good value companies that... Read more continue reading

BetaShares August Australian ETF Review: Industry FUM hits new record, growth driven by new money and products

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The Australian exchange traded fund industry hit a new all-time high in August of $23.6 billion in funds under management (FUM), according to the BetaShares Australian ETF Review. The industry... Read more continue reading

Consider using equity in your own home to fund SMSF investing

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The average superannuation balance for Australians aged 45-54 is $151,500 for males and $90,800 for females. Australians aged 55-64 have an average balance of $322,000 for males and $180,000 for... Read more continue reading

ETP industry reaches all-time high: Smart beta and active ETPs attract lion’s share

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Investors are increasingly investing in smart beta and active exchange traded products (ETP) to improve portfolio outcomes and navigate volatility in global and domestic markets according to VanEck. Australia’s ETP... Read more continue reading

Time for all investors to become ‘climate aware’

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Investors can no longer ignore climate change, says the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII). A swelling tide of climate-related regulations and technological disruption makes it vital to incorporate climate awareness into... Read more continue reading

Housing affordability sees an improvement

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The June quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report shows an improvement in housing affordability nationally with the proportion of median family income required... Read more continue reading

SQM Research housing stock on the market and median asking prices

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The number of Australian residential property sale listings decreased in all capital cities during the month of August 2016. The number of national residential property listings fell as a result... Read more continue reading

Avoid the errors of the Frugal Investor who chases purchase price

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The performance of a property investment and the function of the entire residential property market comes down to two key functions. 1) The amount of money somebody is able to... Read more continue reading

Back to the future – are LICs the new growth story?

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The earliest Listed Investment Companies (LICs), Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) and Argo, were launched in 1928 and 1946 respectively. More recently there’s been a resurgence in this investment class,... Read more continue reading