Key Global Trends – bond yields snapback Trend signals for major markets remained unchanged last month. Though they remain in a sharp downtrend, global bonds yield finally bounced last month as the US and China agreed to resume trade talks and the US Federal Reserve indicated...
Risks you might not have thought about for your SMSF portfolio Diversifying Your Portfolio Most of us all know that a primary rule of thumb when it comes to investing is to not keep all of your eggs within one basket. Self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) asset...
There is no doubt that interest in responsible investments is growing. Not only in Australia but globally, investors are increasingly interested in how a company makes its money, not simply how much it makes. While some investors may focus on the longer-term viability of a company and...
Contrary to what some people may think, debt can help you build your wealth - especially if the debt is used responsibly with a clear plan and objective. In this article, we look at three ways that may help you to better utilise debt to...
Many people don't think twice about insuring your car, with the average premium being about $1,239 per annum in NSW (according to mozo.com.au). The value of the asset that you are protecting is probably going to half in value in the first five years, the...
Key Market Trends - Trade Tensions Return August saw a return to ‘risk-off’ sentiment in global markets, reflecting a resumption in US-China trade tensions, growing signs that these tensions are impacting on global growth (especially in Asia and Europe) and related fears associated with the renewed...
Upsize your super with downsizer contributions People aged 65 or over may be eligible to make additional super contributions of up to $300,000 per person from the proceeds of the sale of their home from 1 July 2018. These are known as ‘downsizer contributions’ and they...
With signals like the RBA cutting the official cash rate, APRA loosening their serviceability guidance to banks and the risk of changes in government policy disappearing it is no wonder that people are starting to revisit direct property as an asset class. This month we...
Asset Class Performance - bonds still driving equities There were more modest moves in global financial markets over July, with earlier aggressive expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts tempered somewhat by signalling from the Fed. US-China trade tensions also continued to linger while markets...
With spring season on the horizon and conditions looking like they are turning a corner. There has not been a better time to start thinking about building a property portfolio. We've teamed up with 9 other industry experts to help you become a property nerd...