InvestSMART September Update
Our take on what the latest GDP figures mean for investors and our diversified ETF portfolio performance.
SuperAdvice with Olivia Long: 14 September 2023
Olivia Long, Eureka Report's SMSF coach and the head of growth for SMSF at Prime Financial, answers subscriber questions on all things super.
The Do's and Don'ts of Your SMSF Property Investment
Neil Sparks, head of membership & corporate development at the SMSF Association, lists all the things you can't do with property when you have an SMSF - and it's a long list.
What's the difference between dividends and distributions?
Investor question: is there a difference between dividends and distributions? We break it down for you.
How to Tap the Asset Classes Bigger Investors Are In
Scott Francis reviews an option that offers investors access to asset classes that aren't normally available to smaller investors.
Bitcoin and Cycle-nomics
James Ling explores Bitcoin's cyclic price behaviour and examines what the next "halving" means for the cryptocurrency.
Tallying the Cost of a Comfortable or Modest Retirement
Scott Francis tackles the complex question of how much one needs in retirement and does the calculations on what constitutes a modest, comfortable or expansive retirement.
The Picks & Shovels of the Generative AI Gold Rush
Steve Sammartino focuses on the wider beneficiaries of the generative AI boom: the picks and shovels and the Unlocks - the unexpected industry developments.
How a Balanced Fund Could Leave You Teetering
Theo Marinis delves into what really constitutes a balanced fund and finds that it's worth demanding more clarity.
BHP's Strategy on China
Robert Gottliebsen examines BHP's strategy when it comes to dealing with China - and more.
Reading the Runes at Jackson Hole
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.
Do Higher Rates Make Annuities a Retirement Option?
Scott Francis examines the possible attractiveness of annuities now that interest rates are higher, and how they could help manage longevity and inflation risk.
ASX:VGS. A deep dive into a top international shares ETF
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.
July 2023 Performance Update
InvestSMART diversified portfolios positive returns | AI bubble or boom | Change to ethical portfolios
Why Investors Should Care About the Writers' Strike
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.
Considering an SMSF? It's About Choice & Control
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.