What you need to know about buying an investment property Buying a rental property is a very popular investment in Australia. For many investors, the appeal of owning an investment property...
Key points The RBA hiked again by 0.25% taking the cash rate to 3.35%. It continues to expect to increase interest rates further. We remain of the view the cash...
Downsizing the family home is often part of the longer-term financial plans for many older Australians. But did you know that you could consider investing the proceeds of the sale...
Key points 2022 was dominated by high inflation, rising interest rates, war in Ukraine and recession fears. This hit bonds and shares hard, driving losses for balanced growth super funds. ...
While an exposure to hedge funds can provide a lift to a portfolio’s performance, they also offer the potential to generate high returns - at a risk. Hedge funds play a...
Once a staple investment allocation, the traditional balanced portfolio of shares and bonds has had some challenges in delivering positive returns in today's market environment. Institutional investors, such as superannuation funds...
As you age and your health starts to deteriorate, having a financial safety net and protecting your nearest and dearest may become even more important. So, how old is too old...
Up until the 1980s the dominant theory was that financial markets were efficient. In other words, all relevant information was reflected in asset prices in a rational manner. While some think...
From time to time, market movements may cause your super balance to fall. While this can be alarming, you'll find that it usually recovers in due course. However, if you...
The impacts of interest rate hikes on consumers are well known; higher interest means that mortgage debt servicing costs will go up which is negative for consumer spending. Rate hikes are...
