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Investing Research
23 June 2014
Do term deposits still stack up?
Investors wanting to lock in long-term fixed interest returns have a choice of five-year term deposit accounts paying under 5%. Will returns move up, and what are the alternatives?
How individuals are beating the fund managers
Small investors are generally outperforming the professionals, and a lot comes down to size.
The pros and cons of SMSFs
Here’s four reasons to start a SMSF, and another four why you shouldn’t bother.
Tax with Max: Tax strategies before June 30
Tax reduction strategies before June 30, making contributions after 65, corporate bonds and CGT, and more.
20 June 2014
SMSFs: The unsung super heroes
Self-managed super funds have easily outperformed managed funds over time, in spite of super industry efforts aimed at reining them in.
Can the Fed stop printing?
Central banks such as the Fed are becoming more hawkish in their growth forecasts, but they’re not about to take quick steps to end their money printing or raise rates.
Iron ore’s downpour intensifies
Iron ore has claimed its first victim, with more to come as the price continues to slide.
Woodside shareholders lose to Shell
The use of shareholders’ funds to buy-back shares owned by Shell comes at a big cost to the company’s other investors.
Where the super-rich are investing
The number of wealthy people around the world is growing … and where they invest depends on their location.
Why investors should discount the policymakers
Global policymakers are issuing warnings to investors about being complacent, but more strong growth is on the cards.
Unlisted property: solid returns, but also risks
Some unlisted property trusts are offering attractive yields, but if the return sounds too good to be true it possibly is.
Is Mint worth another dip?
The credit card payments solutions company has strong earnings potential, despite its recent share price slump.
CSL returning to value
The blood products group is still well-placed for ongoing growth, and is moving closer to value.
Collected Wisdom
This week we look at Asciano, Metcash, JB Hi-Fi, Mineral Resources and Ramsay Health Care.