Shares
How to boost your SMSF by diversifying
Self-managed super funds tend to pick Australia's top 10 to 20 stocks, but this may have a downside. They need to start diversifying.
Investors react to volatile markets
There is no rush for small investors to get into the market, as there is not going to be a huge bounce. Investors already in are in for a bumpy ride.
New fund will target world’s undervalued companies
Intelligent Investor has launched an international fund for investors who want overseas shares but do not have the expertise to choose their own stocks.
Income funds heat up as yields fall for cash and bonds
One of the latest income funds that invests in companies with high-yielding dividends is the actively managed Threadneedle Global Equity Income Fund.
New ETFs make the most of strong global markets
Making the most of strong global sharemarkets are four new international exchange traded funds (ETFs), including the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF.
What impact will a second exchange have?
For a retail investor with small order volumes who holds shares directly, the impact of a second exchange would be minimal.
How to profit from the sharemarket’s holding pattern
If you believe the Australian sharemarket is going sideways again, here is a share fund designed to profit from such a holding pattern.
New fund gives Aussies easier access to overseas shares
Boutique fund manager Intelligent Investor has launched an international fund aimed at Australians who want to invest in overseas shares but don't have the expertise to choose their own stocks.
Why managed funds must diversify or die
Investors need funds that can perform in highly volatile markets amid a backdrop of lower growth and economic uncertainty.
A beginner’s guide to bonus shares
Bonus shares are ones you don't pay for. We explain the two main ways shareholders receive bonus shares.
