Investment returns will likely be below historical averages for the next five years due to a number of global economic and political factors.

Long-term SMSF investors may find private equity investments, which are becoming more accessible to them, well suited to their needs for returns without volatility.

IPOs are currently providing investors with a limited number of opportunities across fewer sectors to participate in capital raisings.

Corporate credit markets are offering good returns for the associated levels of risk with regard to rising interest rates and inflation.

The bottom of the current market downturn has yet to arrive, meaning investors need to seek stability ahead of outperformance.

Maple-Brown Abbott has launched a fund focusing on undervalued small companies with the ability to generate strong medium-term earnings.