Insights

New research from index fund manager - Vanguard, shows that COVID-19 has seen self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) switch out of shares and into low risk investments.

Evan and Tom explore different investment strategies and take your questions.

Given the carnage experienced by the economy in the last six months, it's hardly surprising that many investors are behaving like deer in the headlights, not knowing which way to jump.

If your need for stable, regular income means you can no longer cope with a real return of sub-1 percent, you seriously need to consider your next best alternatives to fixed income/cash.

A key issue for investors is whether to tick the box for a dividend reinvestment plan or take the money as cash.

Evan and Tom look at the most commonly asked about assets when it comes to investing.

Not everyone can directly ask one of Australia's most trusted finance brains in Paul Clitheroe for advice. I consider it one of the perks of the job.

Core-Satellite investing allows you to blend strategies, it allows for you to make your own investment decisions whilst lowering or increasing your exposure to risk and/or volatility.

Australia's open banking regime has kicked off, and it could pave the way to scoring a better deal.

InvestSMART Capped Fee Portfolio review: 'The Monthly Musing' Riding the second wave

In the midst of a pandemic, when many Australians are scratching for cash, it's ironic that there is over $1 billion in lost and forgotten money waiting to be claimed.

COVID-19 has changed many things in our lives, and not all of them for the better. But one positive to come out of the pandemic is that Australians are talking more about money.

Recently we launched the InvestSMART Q&A section and a number of investors and visitors have found their way to there. Each month we will highlight a handful of questions. Please feel free to come along and send through a question.

We've all had plenty to deal with this year, so it's no surprise that carry-forward super contributions may have passed under the radar of many pre-retirees.

Performance rarely lasts, but small fee reductions can add materially to your retirement savings.

The COVID-19 pandemic is not just influencing our lives today. It could impact our finances for many years to come.