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3 reasons why Monash thinks ETFs trump LICs
Funds
3 reasons why Monash thinks ETFs trump LICs
Simon Shields converted his LIC into an active ETF in June and has no regrets.
Lewis Jackson | 18 October 2021
'It's the right thing to do': Monash LIC joins ETF ranks
Funds
'It's the right thing to do': Monash LIC joins ETF ranks
Monash Investors’ exit comes as listed investment companies continue to battle persistent discounts to NTA.
Lewis Jackson | 10 June 2021
The rebirth of LICs
Funds
The rebirth of LICs
The upcoming IPOs of listed investment companies will be closely watched to see if the sector is making a genuine comeback, writes Anthony Fensom.
Anthony Fensom | 24 May 2021
LICs in the firing line
Funds
LICs in the firing line
Do listed investment companies still have a place in your portfolio, as the debate about how investors pay for these products continues to surge.
Anthony Fensom | 14 April 2020
Franking credits shape as election battleground
Stocks
Franking credits shape as election battleground
The coalition MP charged with overseeing a probe into Labor's plan to axe cash refunds for franking credits has poured scorn on the scheme despite...
Glenn Freeman | 29 November 2018
The double-edged sword of listed investments
Retirement
The double-edged sword of listed investments
There are very good reasons for the popularity of listed investment vehicles, but some of these attributes also give rise to potential challenges,...
Glenn Freeman | 16 November 2018
Draconian franking credit plan will spur recession, says Wilson
Retirement
Draconian franking credit plan will spur recession, says Wilson
Labor’s "draconian" plan to axe cash refunds for franking credits will ruin Australia's globally esteemed run of almost three decades without...
Emma Rapaport | 30 October 2018
LICs continue to tap into investor demand
Funds
LICs continue to tap into investor demand
With a number of new listed investment company launches anticipated before year-end, Anthony Fensom looks at what investors can expect in fiscal 2019.
Anthony Fensom | 08 October 2018
Investor demand for LICs on the rise
Stocks
Investor demand for LICs on the rise
The trend for managers to absorb listing costs, and a crackdown on financial adviser product-pushing are combining to increase the appeal of listed...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 18 May 2018