There are many types of investment vehicles available to choose from, with managed funds one of the most popular choices in Australia. We have outlined the four types of investment vehicles and detail the benefits of each investment.
2019 Year in Review: A year of highs and lows
It was a year of extremes, with shares hitting record highs and interest rates at historic lows. Yet all in all, 2019 delivered far better returns than Australian investors dared hope for at the start of the year.
Is the tide turning for property?
For the first time in years, the planets seem to be aligning for homebuyers and property investors. Interest rates are falling, property prices largely appear to be stabilising and constraints on bank mortgage lending have been relaxed.
Myth-busting super
Compulsory superannuation has been around for 26 years, long enough to become a valuable source of retirement income. But even though the vast majority of us have money tucked away in a super account, it’s surprising how many myths and misconceptions there are about super.
Lessons from the GFC – 10 years on
It’s been a decade since the market crash known as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) rocked the investment world. At the time investors could only watch in disbelief as 50% was wiped off the value of their shares.