Insights

A tough month for the ASX 200; Chinese economic growth; and gold.

What a change in government may mean for the economy.

Tips for countering a downturn as a retail property investor.

REA Group Chief Economist and Editor Tony Kaye discuss the driving forces behind the higher vacancy rates within retail shopping strips across Australia.

The oil price has fallen sharply, which has implications for our wider economy. Meanwhile, financial markets volatility is back. Editor Tony Kaye and Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas discuss why these events are occurring.

The impacts on investors of changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

October's rout presented a real opportunity for some.

Considerations for investors in a declining market.

Working out which inflows and outflows impact the transfer balance cap.

Investors should expect more ASIC pressure on the financial sector.

Licensed financial advisers Bruce Brammall and Max Newnham, with Editor Tony Kaye, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of establishing and managing a self-managed super fund.

If you don't know where you're going, you may not like where you end up.

The compounding forces pointing to a looming disaster.

Aussie investor and market trends, and share movements post-AGM.

Read the latest InvestSMART Portfolios and Funds Updates

Key arguments for and against setting up a SMSF.