Global equities ETFs attracted the highest investor cash inflows once again in February. Here's how investors invested. Investors added another $1.72 billion into Australian-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) in February, bringing total ETF inflows over the first two months of 2024 to $3.5 billion. February ETFs data...
Using income distributions to purchase additional ETF units can significantly compound capital growth and income returns over time. If you invest either directly or indirectly in the biggest companies listed on the Australian share market, there’s a reasonable chance you will soon be receiving some income...
Recent share market gains have given many balanced portfolios a higher equities tilt. Share markets around the world have hit record highs this year, propelling the equity valuations of many investment portfolios. A combination of strong corporate earnings results and forecasts, and expectations that economic conditions will...
Many women will need to do more to build up their super balances by the time they retire. There’s a plethora of data showing women, on average, earn less than males and have lower superannuation balances. The federal government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) released its latest...
Australian Tax Office Office data shows a high percentage of SMSFs are lacking portfolio diversification. The Australian Taxation Office has just released its annual overview of key statistics and analysis of Australia’s self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) sector for the 2021-22 financial year. While the ATO releases its most current...
It is often debated which is a better investment, property or shares. It is my thesis that property is an okay investment, but not as good as shares. However, when you factor in gearing (the ability to borrow to invest), property becomes a wonderful investment – better...
The goal for most investors is to accumulate enough wealth so their investment assets generate sufficient passive income to meet living expenses. If this happens, it is no longer necessary for you to work for an income and you then have complete discretion over what you...
This is what investors can expect as interest rates remain at higher levels. Around the world, central banks are in no hurry to start cutting interest rates. It’s all about inflation. Until inflation levels start falling more rapidly, interest rates will most likely stay where they are....
Investing success can mean different things to different people. Being clear on what success means for you is key to mapping out your plan. Although investing can seem perplexing and complex, success is largely within your control. Having a tailored investment strategy can go a long way...
Staying at home last year may have proved costly based on global returns. The Australian share market went into overdrive over the last few weeks of 2023, gaining more than 7% as signs of a soft landing and improving economic conditions fuelled global markets. It was a...
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Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.