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When investing for income, don't get caught looking backwards

According to Market Index, 19 companies on the ASX currently have a trailing dividend yield above 10%. Very attractive income, in anyone’s book. But income...
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David Thornton
Livewire Markets
Education

An old virus that could cost the Australian economy $80bn

We’re all very attuned to how one virus can cause economic and social chaos. But it’s not just new coronavirus variants we should be worrying about. One virus, which...
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

Why ESG is fatally flawed

“The value of assets managed with a responsible investing framework has risen to $A1.54 trillion, accounting for 43% of the total (Australian) market,” The Australian...
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Chris Leithner
Leithner & Company Ltd
Income

3 charts (and 4 investments) to help navigate a new market era

Inflation poses a real risk to investors, chipping away at both the cash in their pockets as well as their investment returns. Worse still, for investors to outperform...
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
Education

Mattress or Markets: Where to put your cash in 2023

One just needs to look at today's market to appreciate the fact that change is the only constant.   But change isn't something to be feared; rather, it should be...
David Thornton
Livewire Markets
Meet The Investor

Meet Michael: He's putting his money where his mouth is

Michael is wise beyond his years. At just 24 years old, he's developed an investment strategy that will help build the funds to buy his first house, and later,...
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
Income

"Rising rates don't keep me up at night": PIMCO's Bowe

To say it has been a challenging period for bonds would be an understatement. In fact, the first quarter of this year saw the worst start to a calendar year in...
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Investment Guides

How to buy a LIC at the right price

With a range of LICs on the market, how do you choose the right one for you? And how do you assess the quality of a LIC before buying? Researching LICs shares some...
Daryl Wilson
Affluence Funds Management
Income

Bonds, property or equities: Which will come out on top in FY23?

For years, the financial press - myself included - has spilt much ink on the woes of retirees and those reliant on the income generated by their investments. With...
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
Education

Infrastructure: The countries and sectors best-placed in troubled times

In June, I went on a trip to Europe with Tasneef Rahman, Senior Investment Analyst at 4D, to meet with management teams from regulated utilities, renewables,...
Sarah Shaw
4D Infrastructure
Education
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Best investment ideas from leading boutiques

The annual Pinnacle Investment Summit has taken place live & in-person across Australia over the past two weeks. Livewire readers can now access an exclusive...
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Livewire Markets
Income

Global equities take a hit as investors craving stability put bonds back on the list

A year is a long time in markets and things change quickly, but I can’t remember a time in my career - other than during the GFC - when things have changed so...
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Education

The asset combining the best of both equities and bonds

Against a backdrop of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, rising inflation, and interest rates, Australian investors are searching for investments that can...
Roy Keenan
Yarra Capital Management
Education

Entering the Superbubble's final act

Only a few market events in an investor’s career really matter, and among the most important of all are superbubbles.(1) These superbubbles are events unlike any...
Jeremy Grantham
GMO
Education

September Voodoo

This is a Heat Map of the All Ordinaries index showing the performance every month since 1982 (over 40 years). You can see that the average Australian market...
Marcus Padley
Marcus Today
Income

There’s a growing opportunity for income investors

Persistent and widespread inflation is forcing central banks to maintain aggressive hiking cycles, putting growth assets, like equities, under pressure. The good...
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
Education

Do tech stocks really outperform their value counterparts?

Do technology stocks generate better returns than non-techs? The conventional wisdom hints that they do. Business Insider (22 July 2022) encapsulates it: tech stocks...
Chris Leithner
Leithner & Company Ltd
Education

Media Worth Consuming – August 2022

Top 6 ArticlesOne in six US homes is in arrears on their utility bills and 40% of American small businesses don’t pay their rent on time.Joe Biden’s college loan...
Jonathan Rochford
Narrow Road Capital
Meet The Investor

Meet Canna: She's her own SugarMamma

Earlier this year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) cracked down on financial influencers, warning of serious repercussions (including...
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
Education

The Numbers Game: Risks hiding in plain sight

Are earnings estimates too high? It’s a question being repeatedly asked, as the market speculates about the economic outlook. But perhaps the first question should...
Adam Chandler
Claremont Global
Investment Guides

Why you should spread your investments in the current market

The old adage goes “you shouldn’t keep all your eggs in one basket”. It holds true for investing too. On the surface, that all sounds pretty easy. Don’t put all your...
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

Are Carbon Credits the answer to net zero emissions?

In this second instalment of our carbon credit video series, I deliver an in-depth summary of the Regulated Carbon Credits Market, including the different units that...
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FMG
QAN
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Todd Warren
Tribeca Investment Partners
Investment Guides

Why this 100-year-old investment structure still has a role in your portfolio

You might be forgiven for thinking that Listed Investment Companies (LICs) were a relatively modern investment concept. The truth is, some have been around since our...
Daryl Wilson
Affluence Funds Management
Education

Start of a renewed bull market or just another bear market rally?

What a difference two months make. Back in June, we were drawing grim parallels with 1970. That’s how far back you had to go to find a start to the year as bad as the...
Tom Stevenson
Fidelity International
Education

Megatrends: Exchange Traded Funds

You’ve probably heard of one of the most successful financial innovations of modern times: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). But did you know they’ve grown at a faster...
Patrick Poke
Patrick Poke
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