Global Market Outlook: Holding steady for now Reasonable valuations and good earnings outlook should assist global equities in the face of higher rates. While technology remains dominant in global markets, Japanese equities enjoyed a standout performance in September. Australian equities eased back during the month, even...
Global Market Outlook: Strong Earnings Global equities pushed higher last month reflecting steady bond yields, reasonable valuations and – most importantly – continued strength in earnings. Technology remains flavour of the month, whereas gold exposures are least favoured. Watch more from Ben Bassanese, Chief Economist at Betashares… [embed]https://youtu.be/ov43vpkpmcg[/embed] Unhedged...
There’s certainly been no shortage of headlines recently around the Australian housing market, mortgage lending, and supposed impending credit crunch. While headlines can draw attention to important matters, they can also be sensationalised to capture the reader’s attention; distracting and creating confusion around what is really...
We’re a nation that loves property – and the ability to buy property within an SMSF can be a significant factor in establishing one. Based on the June 2017 SuperConcepts Investments Pattern Survey, property makes up around 20% of the value of all funds surveyed....
Here are some of the key changes that took effect on 1 July 2018 that could impact your situation or otherwise create opportunities for you and your family. Buying your first home? Status: Bill passed Effective: 1 July 2017 for super contributions and 1 July 2018 for release...
Global Market Outlook: Continued slow growth Trade fears took a bit of a back seat over the past week allowing investors to focus on positive underlying fundamentals including good US earnings results, which saw most major share market rise. This included the Australian share market which is...
Most major lenders offer mortgage packages which include a mortgage offset account. Although the benefits of a mortgage offset account may be attractive for some people, they may involve higher fees, requiring some cost-benefit analysis. What is a mortgage offset account? Its really very simple. A mortgage...
The maximum value for participants in the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) will generally arise from making voluntary concessional contributions (CCs) to their super fund. A large part of the benefit stems from the tax differential between personal marginal tax rates that would otherwise...
Global Market Outlook: Recovery Continues Global equities continued their rebound in May, after good gains in April, as interest rate and geopolitical risks eased somewhat, while the tail end of the US corporate earnings remained strong. Watch more from Ben Bassanese, Chief Economist at Betashares...
Scott Morrison’s third budget is headlined by $140 billion in tax cuts over the next decade, immediate tax relief of up to $1,060 a year for middle-income households and a fundamental reform of the tax system. Summary of Budget measures Note: These changes are proposals only and...