News : Australian Shares

Australian Shares, Investments

Interest rate cuts likely this year

The Australian economy has been forecast to experience at least two official interest rate cuts before the end of 2025.

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Australian Shares, ETFs, SMSF

SMSF trading service launched

A global online trading platform has expanded its Australian services to include SMSF investors, offering zero cost on fees and specific trades.

A global online trading platform has expanded its Australian services to include SMSF investors, offering zero cost on fees and specific trades.

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Australian Shares, Investments

LICs can be better for income seekers

Listed investment companies have the ability to produce more optimal outcomes for individuals wanting their portfolio to deliver income.

Listed investment companies have the ability to produce more optimal outcomes for individuals wanting their portfolio to deliver income.

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ASIC, Australian Shares, Investments

Regulators demand ASX action

Australian Securities Exchange, ASX, CHESS system, RBA, ASX Clear Pty Limited, ASX Settlement Pty Ltd, Michele Bullock, ASIC,  Joe Longo, Reserve Bank of Australia,

The RBA and ASIC have publicly reprimanded the ASX over a critical system failure last year, calling for more action to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.

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Australian Shares, ETFs, International Shares

Four new fixed-income ETFs hit market

PIMCO has expanded its investment footprint by releasing four new active ETFs providing investors with access to global fixed-income options.

PIMCO has expanded its investment footprint by releasing four new active ETFs providing investors with access to global fixed-income options.

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Australian Shares, Economy, Investments

Company listings well down in 2024

The number of new company listing on the ASX in 2024 was at its lowest point for the past 20 years, with large caps dominating the year’s activity.

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Australian Shares, ETFs, Investments

New long-short ETF available

VanEck, ASX, Australian Long Short Complex ETF, ALFA, exchange traded fund, Arian Neiron

A new ETF will be made available to investors this week that will be the first to use a long-short strategy to generate returns.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Good year for Australian small caps

An Australian fund manager has predicted domestic small-cap shares will perform well in 2025 following a challenging few years for the sector.

An Australian fund manager has predicted domestic small-cap shares will perform well in 2025 following a challenging few years for the sector.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Earnings in low gear for new year

Australian shares Earnings dividends Equity Trustees Asset Management Darren Thompson

The weak conditions in the Australian economy will continue to shape earnings from the share market, with investors warned to expect low and flat dividends in 2025.

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Australian Shares, International Shares, Tax

Share volatility shows Div 296 severity

The Division 296 tax could lead to particularly unfair outcomes in situations where SMSFs hold certain equities that experience significant fluctuations.

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