Key global trends - equity rally continues Global equities continued their V-shaped recovery in August, while the $US continued its decline. In a counter-trend move, perhaps reflecting growing investor confidence in an economic recovery, there was a small uptick in global bond yields and an easing...
Shares or stocks are a popular investment for many investors but can be intimidating when you are starting out. However, to invest successfully, it is important to first understand how investing works so that you can make the choices that are right for you. Before...
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...
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...
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...
Key market trends - bond driven equity rally May’s US-China trade fears gave way to central bank easing hopes in June, with a further decline in bond yields helping power a rebound in global equity markets. New dovish signals from the US Federal Reserve saw the...
If you’re thinking of buying an investment property in Australia, you may have the nagging feeling you’ve arrived at the party a little too late. You possibly have. With property prices at near all-time highs, we ask: is this still a good strategy to use to build...
There has been quite a bit of media around the proposed changes to negative gearing if Labor wins the election next year. In this article, we will explain how negative gearing works and what may change going forward. What is Negative Gearing? An investment is negatively geared...