News : Investments

Bonds, Economy, Investments

Bonds set to soar with deflation

Bonds Inflation Interest rates

High-quality Australian bonds have been singled out as an attractive investment option, promising both stability and appealing returns in 2024.

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International Shares, Investments

Small caps set for comeback

Small-cap stocks Quality companies Inflation Interest rates

Small-cap stocks are set to benefit from easing economic conditions, but investors should still opt for quality companies with resilient earnings.

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Investments, SMSF, SMSFA

SMSFs outperform peers

SMSF Performance APRA-regulated funds Research University of Adelaide SMSF Association

New research shows SMSFs outperformed APRA-regulated funds on a rate-of-return basis for the 2022 financial year.

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Australian Shares, International Shares, Investments

More investment options from OpenInvest

OpenInvest Aldersley Capital

OpenInvest has teamed up with Aldersley Capital to offer access to three distinct investment portfolios.

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Investments, SMSF, Strategy

Investment bands a compliance hazard

SMSF portfolio Asset allocations Investment strategies Compliance Liz Westover

The inclusion of specific allocations to particular asset classes in SMSF investment strategies should be avoided to mitigate compliance issues.

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Australian Shares, Investments

IPO market remained poor in 2023

IPO

The number of IPOs and the capital they raised in 2023 established an all-time low since 2004 when analysis of the activity was first performed.

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Bonds, International Shares, Investments

Emerging market outlook strong

Emerging markets Shares Bonds Federal reserve

Emerging markets are likely to recover quickly, providing opportunities to invest in bonds and credit instruments as developed markets return to a more stable footing.

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Bonds, Fixed Income, Investments

Optimal time for bond allocations

Bonds Fixed-income Reserve Bank of Australia

Investors looking to add bonds to their portfolios should do so promptly to take advantage of high yields before potential interest rate reductions.

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Australian Shares, Economy, International Shares, Investments

US recession anticipated

Recession Equities Bonds Investments American Century

The US economy is likely to suffer a recession in the early part of the new year and the downturn is unlikely to be gradual.

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Cryptocurrency, ETFs, Investments

Bitcoin ETFs receive US endorsement

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin ETF US Securities and Exchange Commission

The US financial regulator has approved the use of ETFs that invest directly into bitcoin cryptocurrency, with the decision hailed as a sign of confidence in the asset.

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