Elston Asset Management portfolio managers, Andrew McKie and Grayden Taylor were fortunate enough to be invited to the 2017 Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska to hear from legendary investors, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. Buffett has built a track record as a value investor, astute at identifying quality companies and effectively investing with a long-term horizon. Read more
Based on the actual financial performance of the 170 companies in the S&P ASX200 Index that reported either half-year or full-year results, the most recent reporting season clearly showed that corporate Australia is in good shape. Read more
Our ‘After Tax’ approach to investment management helps make investment returns less taxing. Managed accounts differ from other investment vehicles such as managed funds, in that client assets are held directly in their own name or entity. Read more
For anyone who wants a comfortable retirement, 1 July 2017 is a very important date, as this is when the majority of the government’s proposed super changes are likely to come into effect. Read more
Many business owners have an insurance policy to protect against risks such as potential liabilities, fire, theft, employee coverage, plus much more. But there’s another risk to your business that could potentially be more damaging than any other liability – the damage to your business’s sustainability if you were unable to work. Read more
In just a few months’ time, the Age Pension is set to be cut for many recipients. As announced in last year’s budget, from 1 January 2017 there will be two changes to the pension asset test. Read more
An increasing number of Australians are choosing to live and work overseas, gaining experience in fields such as mining, engineering, healthcare, finance and education. However, an often forgotten part of the expat lifestyle is what to do with current investments in Australia, or how to invest back home in preparation for an eventual return. Read more
While allocating to markets other than an investor’s home country can provide diversification benefits, it also introduces currency risk, with foreign exchange rate volatility potentially having a significant impact on overall returns. Read more
In the financial world, there are often quoted ‘rules of thumb’. A common one is: “If you own your home and have $1 million invested, you’ll be right for retirement.” Read more