Authored by Global X ETFs Thematics come in a large range of shapes and sizes in the investment world. ETFs can offer a simple and cost-effective tool by which SMSFs can access these themes. But how do you tell the structurally backed trends from the flimsy fads? Distilling down the basics of thematic investing will…
November 8, 2022
Eight questions to ask before investing in gold
Content provided by The Perth Mint Answers to these eight key questions may help you decide: 1. What is the role of gold in a portfolio? Diversification helps investors smooth out their returns during the ups and downs of financialmarkets. Gold is often recommended as a suitable way to diversify a portfolio because over time it tends to hold…
October 28, 2022
Issue 38: Australia gained 400,000 new millionaires and it has a lot to do with property!
Now I have your attention, that’s according to the Credit Suisse Research Institute’s Global Wealth Report released in September, now more than a year after the study was conducted. Another factor contributing to the growth in Australian millionaires is from stock market gains, which when added to those of property and other investments saw Australian’s’ average wealth…
October 26, 2022
Investing in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency with your Self Managed Super Fund
The latest ATO statistics (June 2022 quarter) show over $1.3 billion of Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) investment allocation is held in cryptocurrency assets. Whilst newly established SMSFs investing in crypto are being led by the 35-44 age group, so is it time to consider this alternative asset class to grow your retirement savings? With 1…
September 28, 2022
Issue 37: What will be the next big thing in investing?
With many commentators, be they financial journalists, investment managers or perhaps those around the Sunday barbeque predicting the next big thing… ‘will it be lithium to create batteries for EVs, biotech or ESG investing for social good or the return of small cap companies’… it may be time to reflect on where we are in…
August 26, 2022
What does Do Your Own Research (DYOR) mean in crypto?
Do Your Own Research. It’s one of the most popular terms in the cryptocurrency community. It’s a reminder to take control of your own money and in the exciting world of crypto, NFTs and blockchain, it’s really important as markets can move very quickly and it takes time to build your knowledge. Australia tops crypto…
August 25, 2022
Issue 36: Are you across all you need to know about your SMSF? I now know I’m not!
Over two days towards the end of July, I attended the SMSF Association’s Technical Summit as both a speaker and exhibitor. The event is conducted for industry professionals; advisers, specialists and those providing support, accountants and administrators to the SMSF sector. All up there were around 300 attendees, who were provided with two very full…
August 25, 2022
Why to consider gold for your investment portfolio
Written by Mark Pey, Director and Co-Founder, Rush Gold It was the Spanish/American philosopher and essayist, George Santayana, who said that “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. For investors today, especially for SMSF trustees in pension phase for whom capital preservation is critical, it’s a saying they should well heed.…
August 22, 2022
Why is gold often regarded as money?
Content provided by The Perth Mint In his testimony before Congress in 1912, American financier and investment banker J.P. Morgan stated, “Gold is money. Everything else is credit.” In this article we look at the definition of money and discuss why it is that many still regard gold as ‘real’ money. According to the classic definition, money…
August 19, 2022
Whitepaper: How precious metals can benefit SMSF trustees
Content provided by The Perth Mint Introduction: Why do people still invest in precious metals? “Many astute investors allocate 5-10% of a diversified portfolio to gold.” Precious metals such as gold and silver have been valued as a store of wealth for generations.Contemporary investment vehicles are today making this asset class more convenient than ever…