SMSFundamentals

A survey of SMSFs by CoreData finds trustees accessing financial advice are more knowledgeable and have more diversified portfolio allocations than those going it alone, as we shift into a new climate for retirement investment.

Where will SMSFs put their money once term deposits lose their appeal and defensive high-yield stocks run out of puff? Direct property investment funds have a track record of stable returns on attractive yields.

Westpac and NAB will both issue high-yield hybrid securities next month. Investors need to be fully aware of how they stack up against other opportunities.

BullionVault’s Adrian Ash argues gold still has a role to play in any long term, diversified investment portfolio.

A multi-asset approach to reduce risks and volatility through cycles? PFP’s Tim Price discusses two unusual alternatives.

Playing safe with cash-only investment meant missing a 2012 windfall, according to Russell Investments.

With yield highly in demand in today’s investment environment, research house Lonsec warns against assuming all high-yield ETF listings are the same.

Investment researcher Lonsec and actuarial consultant Milliman have produced a joint white paper explaining the challenges facing the super industry, arguing today’s financial planning models have it all wrong and suggesting how advisers need to change their approach in order to stay relevant.

An Australian aged 65 has a higher life expectancy than an Australian aged 30. If this statistic seems illogical to you, perhaps you have underestimated your super requirements.

Chris Gray of the Switzer Super Report provides some guidelines for property investing within a self-managed super fund.