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Ready market key to fund assets

SMSF, asset valuation, ready market, ATO, valuation guidelines, Smarter SMSF, Tim Miller, sole purpose test

ATO guidelines have stipulated an asset that does not have a ready market where it can be easily valued may not be appropriate for an SMSF to hold.

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Investments, Technology

Tech sector opportunities to broaden

The tech industry is predicted to reach new heights this year on the world stage, with the catalyst being artificial intelligence.

The tech industry is predicted to reach new heights this year on the world stage, with the catalyst being artificial intelligence.

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International Shares, Investments

Look outside oversaturated US market

The US market is oversaturated with investors, who should look beyond it or at least past a handful of stocks when looking to find new sources of return.

The US market is oversaturated with investors, who should look beyond it or at least past a handful of stocks when looking to find new sources of return.

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ATO, Investments, SMSF

SMSF returns exceed 10 per cent

Returns across the SMSF sector were above 10 per cent during the 2023 financial year, reinforcing its competitiveness with APRA-regulated funds.

Returns across the SMSF sector were above 10 per cent during the 2023 financial year, reinforcing its competitiveness with APRA-regulated funds.

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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

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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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Business news, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Growth projected for EU Infrastructure

Growth is predicted for European-based infrastructure assets post-2025 by a global asset managers due to industry sector expansion.

Growth is predicted for European-based infrastructure assets post-2025 by a global asset manager due to industry sector expansion.

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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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Fixed Income, Investments

Fixed-interest future promising

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed-interest investments, but active portfolio management will still be required.

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed-interest investments, but active portfolio management will still be required.

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Investments, Property

REITS in good place for revival

Market conditions have aligned to create an environment in which REITs can bring solid returns that include a decent portion of income.

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