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    Keep up to date with information you need to grow your wealth, with the latest market insights and strategies for investors and SMSF trustees.

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    Property investment vs shares

    There are lots of reasons to invest in property and shares and it’s important to understand their pros and cons when building your investment portfolio.

    Adding value to your SMSF with property

    Adding to your SMSF with property can be an effective way to grow your super.
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    What are SMSFs made of?

    There are a lot of myths surrounding SMSFs so we look at the real data from the ATO to find what the truth about SMSF investment.
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    SMSF contributions

    Here you will find information that will help you understand the requirements when contributing to your SMSF.

    EOFY SMSF checklist

    Although much has changed this year, your self managed super fund (SMSF) must still follow all the rules that relate to it. Our EOFY SMSF checklist will help you meet your SMSF obligations.
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    Ways to expand SMSF investment horizons

    Why is diversification so important to self managed superannuation fund investing? What steps can be taken to build a diverse SMSF investment portfolio?
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    Should your SMSF have a managed account?

    Learn about managed accounts and whether to include one in your SMSF.
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    What changes with your SMSF as you move into retirement

    When you have an SMSF, you may need to consider whether you want to continue to maintain your SMSF in retirement and how your Trust Deed is set.
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    Nuts and bolts of your self managed super fund’s investment strategy

    We take a look at what’s involved and what you need to consider when it comes to having the right investments strategy for SMSFs.
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    Structuring your investment portfolio – the right way

    Nothing affects your long-term returns more than structuring your portfolio with the right mix of assets. We share advice on how to do it the right way.
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    Sustainable investing – making money and doing good

    Investors are shifting from only looking at short-term returns to a broader focus on long-term value creation, including the impact a company is having on those around them. We explore sustainable investing in more detail.
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    Should diversity matter to investors?

    Research continues to show that a diverse and inclusive workforce affects a company’s bottom-line. We examine the opportunities and why companies like BT are advocating for diversity as part of their sustainable investing approach.
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    Sorry, but your biggest investing problem may be you

    A vital part of successful investing over the longer term, is knowing yourself, along with the mental traps you may fall into when making investment decisions.
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    The search for dividend yield in a low-growth environment

    Investors have faced a low-growth environment with low yield for some time now and this does not appear to be changing anytime soon.
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    Dollar cost averaging - the benefits of a market downturn

    Against a backdrop of market volatility and low interest rates, remember the strategies that could benefit investors when asset prices drop.
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    Transforming finance – when investors create the rules

    Based on current trends, investors will see a future with better technology, more support and coaching from advisers and more transparent investment products.
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    Hope is not a strategy – capital allocation in a low-income world

    Taking a broader approach to capital allocation, may enable you to earn income, manage risk and take advantage of rising valuations.
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    Headwinds exist to emerging markets but country-level opportunities remain

    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.
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    How investors can benefit from urban renewal

    As our population grows, the redevelopment of our cities is becoming more important than ever. This growing trend presents a great opportunity for investors to capitalise on.
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    Seven super strategies for end of financial year

    The end of the financial year is a good time to think about how to grow your super and start saving for retirement.
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    Incorporating alternative investments in self managed super funds

    Including investment alternatives in your self-managed super fund, may provide additional diversification to protect your wealth from market ups and downs.

    How China’s trade restrictions are affecting the Australian economy

    Trade tensions between China and Australia continue to rise. Are these long-term threats that will affect the relationship or just political manouvres?

    The Australian recession

    While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted financial markets, there are still ways your investments can work hard. Here, we look at what a recession is and explore four strategies for smart investing during this time.

    Five rules for investing during the Coronavirus outbreak

    T. Rowe Price article: Pitfalls to avoid and opportunities to seek. Lessons to learn from past crises.

    How has COVID-19 changed Australian consumer spending habits?

    Australian spending habits have changed markedly in the last few months. Consumers continue to worry about the strength of the economy and the duration of the pandemic.

    Why are share markets going up?

    Positive consumer sentiment and the end of the lockdown are supporting investor confidence.
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