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2015 is on track to deliver only modest returns to investors - to do better in 2016, consider adjusting your asset allocation, then add your views on the key uncertainties ahead.

Here's your Eureka Report Xmas holiday edition.

Your investing guide for the year ahead.

If our policymakers' forecasts are right, 2016 will be a better year for shares than many expect - but investors should watch for these key trends.

Since launching in July, Eureka Report's model portfolios have had some serious wins in a difficult market - here's how well they've done.

In case you missed them, here are the most popular features we published this year.

Barron's annual analyst survey delivers a predicted increase in 2016's S&P 500, but from interest rates to energy stocks, there are plenty of unknowns.

Here's what I've learnt about broker research.

Looking for the best performing fund managers across Australian and international markets? We've done your homework for you.

Charity giving has changed from "spray and pray" policies to wealthy investors having targeted strategies…here's a guide to the new approach.

Friday's sharp fall in US markets, leaves the strong gains earlier in the week looking like just another episode in the volatile range trading that has characterised markets over recent weeks. Hopes that a year-end rally was getting under way have been dashed.

US markets poured cold water on yesterday's rapturous response to the Fed rate hike by Asian markets. This will see volatility continue into the year end. After gaining 4% over two days, the ASX 200 index is vulnerable to some profit taking and a soft end to a volatile week.

The latest ATO statistics show some trustees are placing far too much faith in cash. If they are fearful of erratic returns, they should be more worried about the risk of running out of money in retirement.

The US Federal reserve lifted interest rates overnight, ending the zero interest rate era. Market reactions were calm and positive. Shares rallied, the USD fell slightly and bond rates rose modestly.

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