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20 October 2022
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The vast majority of investors have lost money in 2022, even in conservative assets. Residential property is falling, equities are well down and bond losses are surprisingly high. It's difficult to take on new risks in the face of negative returns on nearly all assets, but at some point, investors need to commit to growth assets again.

10 lessons Cressida Campbell taught me about art

Graham Hand
19 October 2022
12

Cressida Campbell's blockbuster exhibition is now on at the National Gallery of Australia, and her woodblocks can sell for over $500,000. What has 25 years of watching and collecting her taught me?

Meg on SMSFs: when should I get rid of my SMSF?

Meg Heffron
19 October 2022
22

Most people will face the decision whether to close their SMSF due to downsides of multiple generations in the same SMSF, tax reasons to move money from super and after the death of a more active member.

Bigger fall, bigger bounce: small caps into and out of recessions

Andrew Mitchell
19 October 2022
4

Smaller listed companies tend to fall first and furthest when an economic downturn hits but they recover the strongest. Here are three reasons why small caps may see strong returns after the recovery takes hold.

Five steps to ease retirement stress and FORO

Ben Hillier
19 October 2022
7

FORO, or the Fear Of Running Out, is increasing due to higher costs. Most people are not willing to compromise on retirement plans, so they expect to work for longer. Here are additional steps to consider.

After-tax returns and the value of franking credits

Stuart Cartledge
19 October 2022
8

The market often does not fully recognise the value of franking credits held in some companies, and investors should know the after-tax returns achieved on their investments for more accurate view of returns.

Why it's better to be too early than too late

Tom Stevenson
19 October 2022
3

We are at a moment in the cycle for both bonds and stocks where investors are afraid to commit in case prices fall further, but they will not care about buying 200 points too soon when the market is 500 points higher.

Why we believe bonds are now beautiful

Chris Siniakov
19 October 2022
4

Investors often overlook the extent to which expected increases in cash rates are already built into longer-term rates. Bonds may be attractive even as cash rates rise if the market is assuming too much tightening.

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