ETF investors following a classic core-satellite strategy hold the core of their portfolios in index-tracking ETFs. Such investors then hold the remainder of their portfolios in smaller "satellites" of selected direct investments and actively-managed … [Read more...]

Dividends have cushioned an eight-year rollercoaster ride for share investors. This is illustrated by looking at the ups and downs of the S&P/ASX200 Index (prices only) and the S&P/ASX200 Accumulation Index (share price plus dividends) over … [Read more...]

Almost one third of all Australians may be relying on the inheritance to pay off the mortgage and ensure their financial security in retirement, according to recent research by MLC, the Australia Today report. Lifestyle trumps mortgage as a goal … [Read more...]

Reproduced with the permission of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) Before you take the leap into holiday-home investment, it is essential that you consider all angles. This means taking your heart out of the equation and … [Read more...]

Reproduced with permission of Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd First the good news. Millions of Australians gain their life and disability insurance as well as income-protection insurance through their super funds' default cover. And the level of … [Read more...]

December 2015 General Advice Warning: Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information. Around half of us make New … [Read more...]