Predicting the future has been a favourite source of conversation for thousands of years. This is especially the case in investment markets where ‘expert’ predictions earn enormous coverage through the media and online. Unfortunately, thanks to social media, there are also many non-expert opinions. There are many examples of how difficult predictions are for even … Read more
You may have heard that a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) can be a great vehicle for Superannuation. They can allow greater flexibility than industry or retail super funds for investments such as real property and alternative assets, and in structuring retirement income and estate planning. There are many instances in which we recommend an SMSF … Read more
As most long-term investors know, investment markets have their ups and downs. The downs are usually associated with periods of uncertainty, perhaps due to political or economic factors or even natural disasters. Uncertainty leads to volatility – more extreme movements in asset prices – which can greatly impact portfolio values. This can be of particular … Read more
There is an old saying that no investment is as safe as houses, but is that really the case? Recent interest rate rises after a long period of seemingly never-ending increases in property prices may prove otherwise. While it’s easy to think investing in residential property is a fail-safe way to make money, there are … Read more
