Insights

Emerging economies are a fairly disparate group, with many barely recognisable to compared to the asset class that existed in the 1990s and even 2000s.

Taking a broader approach to capital allocation, may enable you to earn income, manage risk and take advantage of rising valuations.

The US and China agreed to a 'phase one' trade deal where both sides will implement changes, and the Boris Johnson-led conservative party won the UK election.

US and China trade talks continue, with a ‘phase one deal’ potentially sliding into 2020, while, IT and Healthcare lead strong domestic performance.

Traditional methods of defensive investing may not have the desired result in today’s market conditions.

An SMSF investment strategy should align to the future goals of the members and what they are trying to achieve, and ensures this is done with appropriate consideration of the risks.

Schroders article: how low cash rates may go, what this means for retirees and segmenting cash to generate returns.

There are a range of investment types SMSF trustees can use to incorporate international markets into an SMSF portfolio.

There are limits to what level of income or assets you can have to be eligible for the pension. There are also a number of strategies to help reduce asset levels.