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Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 448 with weekend update

3 March 2022
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In early 2020 as COVID-19 hit, investment analysts suddenly became experts in epidemiology because "I don't know" is unacceptable. Now they are guessing what goes on inside the head of a megalomaniac. We are learning more about life in a dictatorship and it's a reminder that we need to fight for the democratic principles Australians hold dear.

The death of the single-industry superannuation fund

Greg Bright
2 March 2022
9

Is bigger better for super funds? APRA certainly thinks so as it pushes for more mergers but what might members be losing from a more personal touch? Veteran journalist Greg Bright explains events at Media Super.

Six stocks on our radar following strong reporting season

Max Cappetta, Jun Bei Liu
2 March 2022
1

Company results reported in February 2022 showed some cost increases but most enjoyed major revenue upgrades, especially in the commodity and financial sectors. Here are portfolio highlights from two fund managers.

Property investing but not as most Australians know it

Andrew Parsons
2 March 2022
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Global real estate can deliver competitive returns despite inflation and rising rates provided the property comes with attractive supply and demand trends, strong balance sheets and quality management teams.

Smart beta funds complement active without key person risk

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2 March 2022
3

It is common to see 'smart beta' as the core of a portfolio supported by high conviction active funds, or a core active manager blended with a complimentary smart beta strategy. It also removes key person risk.

Why AI is today’s most important investment theme

Andrew Macken
2 March 2022
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Three companies rank as amazing 'hyperscalers' which will revolutionise industries as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning change the way business is done. They deserve a place in most portfolios.

Should you have a 'fun' portfolio?

Ben Johnson CFA
2 March 2022
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Following on from last week's article about the need for 'fun' in investing, a bit of money to shoot for the moon can be investors’ pressure relief valve and stop people tinkering with their main portfolio.

Lessons for family businesses from the House of Gucci movie

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2 March 2022
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The ways to avoid family disputes in a business is to have good communication, adequate preparation and helpful dispute resolution. Equality without governance and consensus can leave a business exposed.

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