Insights

Mitchell Sneddon speaks with Carlos Gil from Microequities about a real reversal of fortunes in small caps and how he plans to get back on track.

Holding a term deposit right now is not much better than keeping cash under the mattress. Even with that extra mattress protector of a government guarantee.

Laura Daquino recaps the latest in director deeds, highlighting aggression in the agribusiness sector and activity around hot commodities.

I'm often asked, "Paul, what do you invest in?" In my younger days, when I was at uni, I was taught that one-third in fixed interest/cash, one-third in property, and one-third in shares would probably do it. But the reality is that asset allocation is as individual as fingerprints.

Max Newnham answers questions on disability pensions and super, as well as SMSF dates and name changes.

Theo Marinis counts the problems with Australia's superannuation system, claiming there's too many cracks, loopholes and caps.

Laura Daquino signposts financial progress with the help of Financy where there's still a lot more work to be done.

Restrictions on contributions for SMSFs with LRBAs are about to increase. Here's what you need to know for fresh borrowings.

InvestSMART Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas wraps context around a month defined by new highs and lows.

The Australian share market has notched up an all-time high with the ASX 200 benchmark index hitting 6,875.5 points in late July, passing the previous record of 6851.5 points reached in 2007.

You wouldn't run and jump head first into an unknown body of water. You'd wade in, check the temperature, test the depth, and look for submerged objects. Sure, it's not as fun as a swan dive but it's a hell of a lot safer.

In the first six months of this calendar year the ASX 200 Accumulation index has returned 19.73%. International markets have returned 17.29%. Eye-watering investment returns really.

Payright, a lesser-known lender, writes loans in a market that's worth writing home about.

Scott Francis takes a leaf out of the GFC playbook as he makes a case for new retirement legislation.

Robert Gottliebsen recalls how popular opinion about markets is usually wrong, and stresses the severity of the situation in Hong Kong.

If you fancy trading skyscrapers on a stock exchange, London has something in store for you.