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Unconventional wisdom: Don’t play Russian Roulette with your finances
Resilience is an underappreciated quality in a portfolio and 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 case for and against US stock market exceptionalism
The outlook for equities in 2025 has been dominated by one question: will the US market's supremacy continue? Whichever side of the debate you sit on, you should challenge yourself by considering the alternative.
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How do low cost SMSFs compare?
Costs matter a lot to your return outcomes. How do SMSFs compare, and at what balance do they make sense?
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Aussie retirees are more frugal than they need to be. What can be done?
The Federal Government faces an uphill battle to make retired Australians spend more. Let's hope they don't go overboard.
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How much business risk are you taking in your portfolio?
An ownership mentality is critical to success but many investors ignore the risk of the businesses in their portfolio.
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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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