As you would have expected, growth and technology-based stocks were the big winners this year posting spectacular gains during some volatile times. But a lot has changed since the start of the year. Disruption caused by the COVID-19 lockdowns and the heavy stimulus required to keep the economy afloat has sent inflation fears ripping through…
The global pandemic brought the world to its knees, decimating economies in its path, not sparing a single country. It left behind a global recession and mountains of debt. Australia was one of the lucky countries, that successfully worked out how to beat the virus. Even still, Covid-19 and its forced lockdowns had a devastating…
Melbourne just endured its second busiest auction weekend of the year with auction clearance rates hitting 75.9% up from 71.5% even as supply increased with 1,414 homes going under the hammer. Australian house prices have usurped their previous highs. Despite the slow vaccine rollout, and dire economic predictions, a positive message is ringing true: “Australia…
VanEck’s Vectors China New Economy ETF (ASX: CNEW) has been among the top performers in recent months. It takes investing to a whole new level by investing in companies with the best growth prospects tied to a specific demographic. Russell Chesler, head of investments at VanEck, recently presented “ETFs and the next generation” to advisers….
Marius Wentzel, Head of Client Solutions & Distribution at AMP and Graeme Colley, Executive Manager, SMSF Technical and Private Wealth from SuperConcepts delivered an insightful presentation this week, offering an update on the macroeconomic outlook and an EOFY checklist for SMSF trustees. Disruption caused from COVID-19 to local economy and the fast-approaching financial year end,…
Inflation and rate rises are back on the table it seems, after this week’s US Federal Reserve Board meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that rate hikes could come in 2023, but no mention of when scaling back of bond buying would begin. His comments took markets by surprise signalling a change in policy sooner than…
Fixed interest manager Colchester Global presented ‘Putting the income back into fixed income’ to investors focusing on the current state of traditional fixed income markets. PM and Head of Risk and Analytics at Colchester, Alberto Martin, explains why fixed income is topical highlighting that ‘over the last decade, income has become a bit like the…
Inflation fears are ripping through markets again with experts suggesting a correction may already be underway after the US Fed prepares to end the easy money era of the pandemic. US Federal Reserve member James Bullard spooked markets with his hawkish tightening monetary policy comments. He sees the ‘first interest rate rise as soon as…
Company dividends have been on a quick and steady path to recovery from pandemic lows, with the potential for further “upside surprise” in certain sectors and stocks, according to Ausbil Investment Management. Portfolio manager for the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund, Michael Price, said “The outlook for dividends is now showing a rebound towards previous…
And just like that, another financial year passes by before you even know it. Where did the year go? Well, to make the most of what’s left of this year, now is the perfect time to assess your capital gains tax position on shares and other assets purchased during this financial year. And yes, according…
