Insights

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.

For generations we've looked on home ownership as 'the great Australian dream'. But times are changing, and goals are evolving. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Olivia Long, Eureka Report's SMSF coach and the head of growth for SMSF at Prime Financial, answers subscriber questions on how to best go about setting up an SMSF, what tax is due on the sale of a house, how to design your super for your surviving spouse, what will happen to your $23 million super fund after 1 July, 2025, plus much more.

Uncover the secrets of managed fund performance, the impact of fees, and how to make informed future investment choices in this comprehensive webinar summary.

The new financial year brings plenty to smile about as almost 9 million Australians enjoy a boost to their super. But one group of workers needs more.

Scott Francis examines the arguments for investing in global stocks in foreign currencies - or not.

The number one hurdle for people when it comes to switching out of a poor performing investment is worry about capital gains tax implications. Before you dismiss the notion of switching funds it's worth contacting your fund manager or registry and getting a Capital Gains Tax report to understand your position.

Alan Kohler explains why compounding investment fees are the greatest trick the funds management industry ever pulled

Steve Sammartino examines the implications of increasing amounts of content being AI-generated and what the creation of an AI-generated echo chamber means for investing.

Are you one of the growing number of Australians investing or dabbling in cryptocurrency? The Australian Tax Office wants to know. James Ling sets out some ground rules.

Does your Portfolio Manager data need a tidy up? Here are the top four actions for cleaning up your Managed Funds in the InvestSMART Portfolio Manager.

Robert Gottliebsen goes beyond the headlines of the day: the fate of office towers; the cost of the energy transition; and the latest tech movements on Wall Street.