Content, Conflict & Russia
Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle. The real extent of this state of misinformation is known only to those who are in situations to confront facts within their knowledge with the lies of the day… I will add, that […]
Find out moreThe Blind Leading the Blind
The Blind Leading the Blind On the 4th of August, CommSec, Australia’s largest online broker released a statement. It began: The limits on trades without a cash deposit are changing from 04 September, 2021. In light of recent market volatility, CommSec is changing trading limits to help protect our customers and minimise risk associated with investing […]
Find out moreGood and Getting Better!
“Good and getting better!” Those are the first words he says every time he visits our office. The question he’s asked that prompts such positivity? “How have you been?” He’s a long-term client, now into his mid 50’s whose optimism never fails to impress us. You might be wondering why is this man so positive? […]
Find out moreEnd of Financial Year Reminder 2020/21
Salary Sacrificing a Bonus Awarded a bonus at work? Depending on circumstances, it may be worth salary sacrificing the bonus into superannuation. This can increase retirement savings & lower taxable income. The benefit depends on the difference between the 15% tax on super contributions and your marginal tax rate. Also be aware of the concessional […]
Find out more2020 June Quarter Review
2020 June Quarter Review July 15, 2020 Economic Overview As in the previous quarter, the major theme of the June quarter was COVID-19. In contrast to the punishment investors took in the March quarter, the June quarter provided some relief. Investors saw market rallies that partially countered some of the steep falls of the previous […]
Find out moreForget The Property Crash & Focus On Tangible Risks
Forget The Property Crash & Focus On Tangible Risks July 8, 2020 When people contact us about property investing it’s usually for one of two reasons. “Can you help me get into property investing?” “Can you help me get out of property investing?” On the first question the answer is always no. The high transaction […]
Find out moreOld & New, Slow & Fast
Old & New, Slow & Fast July 2, 2020 Last week we took a look at how someone might mistake their knowledge, expertise or success in one area for giving them some insight into investing or investment markets. While someone can be brilliant or knowledgeable in their field, it’s not exactly translatable. No one should […]
Find out moreHow did shares perform in FY20 and where to from here?
How did shares perform in FY20 and where to from here? | Ashley Owen | 8 July 2020 At the end of another financial year, this article reviews performance of major investment asset classes over the past few cycles. The 2019-20 financial year was poor across the board for diversified investors as each of the […]
Find out moreSharemarket Lessons from past Crises
Since mid-January, the Coronavirus COVID-19 has increasingly dominated daily news. For a time, the spread of the virus didn’t dent investor sentiment. Indeed, on February 20, the key indexes of US and Australian share prices hit all time highs; bond yields had held fairly steady; exchange rates were said to be “boring”; and in Sydney […]
Find out moreUpdate on the current correction in Equity Markets
We are seeing a major correction occurring in all global equity markets as investors try to assess the impact of the coronavirus on corporate profits. The Dow Jones is now down over 12% from the peak it reached on the 12th February as near panic grips many markets. The extensive factory closures and travel bans […]
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