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Negative gearing: is it a tax concession?
Negative gearing allows investors to deduct rental property expenses, including interest, from taxable income, but its tax concession status is debatable. The real issue lies in the favorable tax treatment of capital gains.
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The perfect portfolio for the next decade
I examine the performance of key asset classes and sub-sectors in 2024 and over longer timeframes, and the lessons that can be drawn for constructing an investment portfolio for the next decade.
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What is the best way to invest in Australian small caps?
The nature of Australia's stock market appears to have given active managers an edge.
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How to set and invest your emergency fund
Here’s how to figure out how big your emergency fund should be and how you should invest it.
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Two proven ways to make big money in markets
Many ASX success stories – like JB Hi-Fi, Lovisa, and AUB – have followed one of two strategies: rolling out single store formats nationwide or consolidating fragmented industries. Here are the secrets behind these business models.
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Future Focus: Why I won't commit to an SMSF
SMSFs require a lot of commitment. I'm not quite there.
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Can you retire on dividends?
Living off of investment income addresses key risks faced by retirees. However, it introduces several considerations for investors who pursue this strategy.
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Should I allocate part of my portfolio to having a punt?
This week's episode of Investing Compass looks at whether there's merit to the idea of 'Mad Money'.
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Bookworm: How a huge ASX winner upset the odds
Hamilton Helmer's 7 Powers help us understand an ASX star's unlikely rise to dominance.
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Unconventional wisdom: 3 things you won't find in my portfolio
What we choose not to buy may be the most important financial decision we make.
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How to set your children up for investing success
Instilling financial literacy in your children at a young age can provide an undervalued head start in life.
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This week’s best investing insights
Stay up to date with our best investment opportunities and insights on investing.
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The ATO has released a super health check – here’s what I would have told you instead
The ATO recently came out with a ‘super health check’. Here’s what I would’ve put into it.
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Ask the analyst: What to make of cash gushing Deterra?
Deterra owns a unique and world-class asset but is only suitable for investors who know what they are signing up for.
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5 key investment themes for the next decade
AI has helped markets to new highs and rightly dominated news headlines. Yet there are other themes, including niche ones such as gene editing, which are also expected to drive investment returns over the next decade.
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Mark to market: What if you don't have a goal?
Mark answers a reader question about goal setting.
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