The stock in focus this month is Fairfax Media (FXJ). A scenario which can provide good long term investment opportunities are situations where industries or companies face fundamental change. Often markets will discount the possibilities that companies in a traditional industry will be able to adapt and prosper as that industry evolves or there is some form of structural change. Read more
The growth in self managed super funds (SMSFs) over the last decade has been enormous. Large numbers of retirees have chosen to take control of their superannuation. A current trend however is for younger people to start their own SMSF. Recent statistics compiled by the Australian Tax office show that people under 45 accounted for 44.9% of new SMSF set-ups in the March 2015 quarter. Read more
Real estate agents who encourage people to set up a self-managed super fund so they can borrow to buy investment properties are expected to face increased scrutiny for breaking the law. Read more
Earlier this year we reported a noticeable upsurge in enquiry from Brisbane residents and business owners seeking the advice of qualified financial planners. This enquiry level continued throughout the year with investment advice being sought by a multi-faceted client base, each with unique financial circumstances and situations. Read more
Recent research from the Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Association and National Australia Bank (NAB) Trade, entitled Intimate with SMSFs is an illuminating insight into the operation of Australia’s half a million plus SMSFs. Read more
So what is inflation? It refers to the increase in the price of goods or services over time, in other words the loss of real value per unit of money. Read more
With the end of the financial year upon us, it is a good time to review your situation prior to 30 June. Read further for some common items for you to consider. Read more
There has been plenty of press recently around the potential impact of changes to the rules around how much capital our banks are required to hold. But why is the amount of capital held important, and what are the possible impacts from changes to the rules? Read more
The stock in focus this month is Fortescue (FMG). When constructing portfolios and looking specifically at individual stock selection, the stocks that we don’t own can have just as much impact on performance as the ones we do own. Read more