How diversification fights investor biases
Investing in familiar names may bring a sense of comfort but by focusing too heavily on the Australian market, investors may limit their opportunity set and forgo the benefits of greater diversification.
Investing in familiar names may bring a sense of comfort but by focusing too heavily on the Australian market, investors may limit their opportunity set and forgo the benefits of greater diversification.
Search through the data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and find interesting facts about how the country is changing.
The total value of SMSF assets has climbed to $892 billion during the 12 months to March, according to the latest ATO statistics.
The ATO has issued a decision impact statement on a recent decision that determined whether an SMSF was liable for GST on the sale of subdivided lots.
The more detail you can give your accountant the quicker your tax return can be processed and, usually, the better the outcome. The following will help.
From 1 July 2022, there will be changes made to super to make it easier for Australians to grow their retirement savings.
Trusts are used to hold assets for various reasons, but most typically for tax planning and asset protection purposes. Here's a little more insight into how trusts work.
The contribution changes coming in on 1 July will provide more time for spouses in SMSFs to even up their balances and maximise their transfer balance cap, according to an advisory firm.
While the official interest rate increase has seen some SMSF lenders raise their interest rates, others are holding off for now.
New rules are in effect, which will see changes to how SMSFs manage transfer balance lodgement.