AI and bank shares push super balances higher in 2024
Superannuation funds have recorded another impressive year of returns for members with international technology and Australian banking shares driving above …
What is a distribution?
A managed fund generates income from its investments – for example, through share dividends, interest on cash or fixed interest …
How do hedge funds work in a volatile market?
While an exposure to hedge funds can provide a lift to a portfolio’s performance, they also offer the potential to …
Ever thought of investing in essential services?
Investing in infrastructure is about investing in the companies that provide essential services to society and earning predictable, reliable returns …
Economic and market overview November 2024
Investors maintained a healthy risk appetite for much of October, which enabled major share markets to make further progress. Movements …
As value outperforms again, is your portfolio ready?
As value returns to market favour it’s time to check in on your portfolio – but not all value exposure …
Five signs you may need a financial adviser
You don’t have time When you’re juggling your job with your personal and family life, it can be challenging to …
Caring for ageing parents
Some of us may help provide assistance to our ageing parents or other relatives in the future. That time may …
Navigating the transition to a successful retirement
Just as it is vital to invest in the financial planning, retirement planning must also focus on that other precious …
How fixed interest got its groove back
Looking for higher returns than cash in the bank with less volatility than shares and property? With interest rates generally …
