Insights

Scott Francis looks into Wilson Capital's takeover bid for Contango Income Generator and whether the situation might become a model for corporate action around underperforming listed investment companies.

Following the launch of Amazon's Always Home indoor drone, Steve Sammartino explores the reasons why Big Tech are only about to get stronger, as Amazon is now exploring the final commercial frontier – your home.

As consumers we love choice. As investors, having too much choice can make us feel uncomfortable. But there is a way to overcome analysis paralysis and still build a diverse portfolio.

If the post-COVID environment truly is an inflection point for the local and global economies, then one of the challenges for investors is looking beyond the 'bubble' that the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic has created. And, while this theme may throw up a cauldron of investing opportunities, it also throws up risks, making the need for diversification within the post-COVID environment an essential part of further investing.

Scott Francis looks into listed investment companies (LICs), the ability they have to trade at a premium or discount to net tangible assets (NTA), and what this means for investors.

Last edition was about the buying but this edition it's all about the selling, as Alex Gluyas shines the spotlight on company directors that are cashing in their chips.

The Intelligent Investor Growth Fund Initial Offer is closing this Friday. Here are some frequently asked questions.

The news of PayPal’s arrival on the buy now pay later scene (BNPL) has been accompanied by a swift sell-off in ASX BNPL stocks. Alex Gluyas explores why some investment banks are seeing this as the sector’s reckoning and why other pundits believe there’s plenty of juice left in the BNPL ride.

A growing number of Australia women are investing in shares, and it could close the gender wealth gap.

2020 has been quite the educational year. We have learnt new terms (social distancing), new ways of living (virtually) and that short-term investing can be 'exciting' (tech stocks, buy now pay later etc).

Olivia Long explains why SMSF trustees need to be prepared for the unexpected by having an enduring power of attorney in place.

Lisa Papachristoforos runs through three changes to the superannuation system she'd like to see in October's federal budget.

Steve Sammartino explains why 'data is the new oil' and the importance of ensuring the trillions of dollars data creates is distributed more equally rather than to a small percentage of society.

Theo Marinis explains the importance of financially planning for your demise and why the best course of action is to 'plan for the worst, and hope for the best'.

Buying now is easy. Paying for purchases later can be a lot harder, and a new report shows 'buy now, pay later' services (BNPL) are leading some Australians into financial trouble.

Lisa Papachristoforos compares constitutionally protected funds (CPFs) with SMSFs, explaining the unique advantage CPFs have and why it's time those anomalies are addressed.