Insights

Theo Marinis delves into what really constitutes a balanced fund and finds that it's worth demanding more clarity.

Robert Gottliebsen examines BHP's strategy when it comes to dealing with China - and more.

There's what Powell said and what Powell heard. Jeremy Gaunt takes a look at what the world's most powerful central bankers were ruminating on last weekend.

Scott Francis examines the possible attractiveness of annuities now that interest rates are higher, and how they could help manage longevity and inflation risk.

Is VGS the best international shares ETF? We take a look at why investors should consider Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF and explain why we use it in our portfolios.

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Steve Sammartino looks at how AI is poised to transform the creative industries, the impact it will have on streaming and the downstream effects for Australian investors.

Neil Sparks, head of membership & corporate development at the SMSF Association, the peak national body for the industry, examines the reasons why younger groups are opting to establish SMSFs - and whether it is always the right choice.

Income investing can enhance a passive portfolio, especially with the core-satellite approach. In our recent webinar, we delved into the Intelligent Investor Equity Income ETF, shedding light on its potential for portfolios.

There's a conga line of crypto currency ETFs dancing towards the US regulator for approval. James Ling explores the latest batch - ETFs focused on Ethereum.

The InvestSMART diversified portfolios delivered between 2.08% - 12.11% positive returns for clients to 31 July 2023. The robust recovery in the technology sector driven by Meta, Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon (aka: the magnificent seven) has been a large contributor to international outperformance this year.

Global shares are booming this year. We review the top 5 performing international ETFs, and explain why we believe they deserve a place in a diversified investment portfolio.

The information needed to pre-fill tax returns is now all available, and many of us are completing and lodging our tax returns in the hope of pocketing a juicy tax refund.

Scott Francis delves a little deeper into some concerns about super: which super funds would be the best value for half a million dollars; why super funds don't offer a better cash rate; and is there too much reliance on property in your super fund.

Steve Sammartino examines how AI can create a human companion for the lovelorn - and what pitfalls lie ahead.

US presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. thinks backing the US dollar with Bitcoin is a good idea. James Ling takes a look at what that could mean for the most popular digital currency.