2024/25 Federal Budget Overview
Budget still in surplus, though deficits are coming.
Energy rebates across the board.
The tax changes we already knew about.
Deeming rates held again for pensioners.
A blow out in one budget line.
2024 Q1 March Quarter Review
Points of note:
Sharemarkets very strong in most developed markets
Market rally in US broadens beyond tech, with Apple and Tesla struggling.
Bonds more mixed with questions over predicted rate moves.
Chinese markets continue to lag, but valuations appear attractive.
Australian property prices & rents continue their upward momentum.
Where there's a Will, but not a Way - PART 2
Where there's a Will, but not a Way - PART 1
No Country for Old Stock Pickers
In the past, active managers have called index funds lazy, communist, and even evil - a reflection of their frustration as they raged against more and more money flowing to passive strategies at their expense. So what's their future now that the amount of assets managed by passive funds has overtaken those overseen by active funds?
Financial Control
With property prices losing touch with reality in many markets, some children have been leaning on their parents for a deposit, simply just to get access to the market they wouldn’t otherwise be able to crack. It’s something that might be termed a living inheritance. But is physical real estate the only way for young people to set themselves up well financially? As a parent willing to contribute to your son/daughter’s deposit on physical real estate, would you consider, as an alternative, contributing to their investment portfolio?
2023 Q4 Quarterly Review
2023 End of Year Wrap
The Omnipotent Airbnb Risk
Before you look at ‘Airbnbing’ your property, be sure to consider the ever present legislative risk. More and more Airbnb listings are for the whole house/apartment, and this is exacerbating the problem of housing shortages and rising rents. Do your homework and take a look at legislation changes overseas. As a host, it may be wise to ensure your accommodation is suitable for long stays as well.