News : Investments

Investments, SMSF

Term deposit returns less than zero

Term deposit Interest rates SMSF Self-managed superannuation fund

Real returns from term deposits are currently less than zero and should prompt SMSF investors to look at other sources of fixed income.

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ETFs, Investments

Growth-focused ETF now available

Global X GARP Global X S&P World Ex-Australia GARP ETF ETF Exchange-traded fund

Global X has introduced a GARP ETF onto the Australian market, blending aspects of both value and growth investing.

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Investments, SMSF

High-yield credit fund launched

Schroder Australian High Yielding Credit Fund Schroders

Investors have been given an additional avenue to Australia’s credit market with the release of a new offering from Schroders.

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Investments

Inflation makes alternative assets a plus

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Alternative assets Wilson Asset Management Dania Zinurov

The inclusion of alternative assets in an SMSF investment portfolio can be very beneficial during periods of high inflation in the Australian economy.

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Investments, Property

Better outcomes from new NDIS offering

NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme Housing

SMSF members can receive solid returns and address some housing issues by investing in certain accommodation associated with the NDIS.

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Investments

Physical gold mitigates investor risk

Gold SMSF

Holding physical gold can lower investor risk in comparison to purchasing shares in a company that participates in the commodity sector.

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Economy, Investments

Aust economy faces uncertain outlook

Recession Fiscal policy Australia US

Diverging fiscal policies suggest the US may avoid recession, while Australia faces weaker growth and economic challenges due to tighter spending.

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Documentation, Investments

Investment strategy needs yearly review

SMSF Self-managed superannuation investment strategy SMSF Association Neil Sparks

Generally the SMSF investment strategy should be reviewed every 12 months, but does not automatically need amending as a result of the process.

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Investments

Gold producers continue to shine

gold price gold developers mining companies Maple-Brown Abbott Phillip Hudak

The rising price of gold has made the asset more valuable, but has also driven up the shares of producers in the sector, including some small-cap Australian firms.

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ASIC, Investments

Greenwashing actions revealed

ASIC has tackled close to 50 cases of greenwashing in the investment and super sector in the past 15 months, with the regulator’s response including taking court action and issuing heavy penalties.

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