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Investing Research
22 January 2014
Junior miners on comeback trail
Small resources stocks are set for a good recovery as base metals prices firm.
Pental cleans up
The household products company has returned from the brink, and is driving ahead with a range of reforms.
Ready to switch CBA for ANZ
Rising valuations on the ASX prompts a portfolio review and a signal to prepare an ANZ for CBA switch.
Downer’s upward momentum
The engineering contractor is rebuilding again after a sharp price dip in 2013.
Collected Wisdom
This week we look at Telstra, Transurban, Super Retail Group, Woodside Petroleum and GPT Group.
20 January 2014
Boarding the ETFs boom
Exchange-traded funds are booming, and more are set to hit the Australian market in 2014.
Dividend washing dries up
The ATO has outlawed the practice allowing investors to double-dip on franking credits.
How franking pays off
Franking credits have significantly enhanced Australian investor returns over time.
SMSFs become a distorting force
The combined buying power of SMSFs is distorting markets … and some don’t like it.
Tax with Max: Transferring pension assets
Transferring pension assets back into accumulation, the assets test, and more.
Why I don’t like Westfield Retail Trust
There are soft spots emerging in Australian retail property markets – developments at Westfield signal a major change.
Residential property is looking good
Housing had a strong year in 2013. Expect more rebuilding this year.
Inflation-proof investments for Australian investors
Conventional inflation-linked bonds are not the only option for retail investors.
Telltale signs for a correction
How to read the market signals and prepare for a crash.
Alternatives re-emerge for the rich
Opportunities abound for investors willing to seek out alternatives.