Superannuation, Self Managed Super Funds, Investments, Calculators & Tools - View My List.
Superannuation, Self Managed Super Funds, Investments, Calculators & Tools - View My List.
We did some Googling and according to Canstar, the typical Aussie owes $3,925 on their credit card, has a personal debt of $21,200 (excluding credit cards and property loans) and has a mortgage of $540,166. Let's look at how that plays out in monthly repayments and let's see what happens if we ...
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Interactive Brokers is considered the industry standard when it comes to a trading platform that is accessible to the everyday SMSF investor. It caters for retail level traders all the way up to hedge fund managers which is why Interactive Brokers is considered the most advanced and accessible trading platform available today. It is a popular platform because:
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One of the most important benefits of having a self-managed super fund; the ability to time your contributions and market entries. We all know the “buy low, sell high” analogy but rarely is it considered when it comes to traditional super fund investments. Using a self-managed super fund is a common way of increasing your ability to time your investments and contributions.
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What are the main considerations when looking for a broker – fees, commissions, minimum balances and trading platform technology? Times have changed for investors today, with competition high and fees seemingly in a race to the bottom; it seems like there are a plethora of brokers to choose from.
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If you're in the market for a financial advisor, there are plenty to choose from that cater to any financial situation. Here are some common questions to ask when looking for the right financial advisor for you. Financial advisors can help you plan for retirement, minimise risk and help you achieve your ...
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One of the first questions people ask when planning for retirement is how should I invest to best suit my age and retirement goals. How well you save and invest your money while you are in the workforce directly impacts how you will live your life when you retire. That being said, ...
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Before investing in a managed fund with your SMSF, you need to consider a few key questions: What investment management style are you looking for (active or passive)? How will you buy the managed funds (via a broker or fund manager)? What are the associated costs (brokerage, management and performance fees)? What ...
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There are many different ways SMSF investors can analyse shares that they wish to invest in.
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Much like a regular superannuation fund, an SMSF is an excellent way for you to save for your retirement.
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Superannuation investors have not typically had much control over where their funds are invested over the years. Bog-standard industry super funds or retail super funds only offer investment options like defensive, balanced or high-growth, which provide little ability for the investor to customise the assets within their portfolio, beyond splitting them across ...
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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) give you the ability to own a piece of a company which owns and runs different real estate investments. REITs (or A-REITs in Australia) are very similar to an investment fund in the sense that investors capital is grouped together to make investments on behalf of the ...
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What is Inflation? In general terms, inflation is the increase in the cost of goods and services in the economy during a given period. More money is needed tomorrow to buy the same things you bought today. Inflation is often shown in percentage terms and is usually measured monthly, quarterly and yearly ...
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