Insights

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.

REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee and Editor Tony Kaye focus on the outlook for property, including the repercussions from any policy changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax offsets.

This quarter we discuss two new names in the portfolio and the fallout from the Hayne inquiry.

The start of US earnings season is already delivering some good news for investors, but there are still negative undercurrents. Editor Tony Kaye and Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas explain why there are reasons for optimism.