Some big companies have left the ASX recently. How do ETFs adapt to index changes? Share markets are ever changing. Companies come, and companies go. But what happens to share market indexes, and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that use them as performance benchmarks, when a company is removed because of a merger or acquisition? …
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With money becoming tighter as inflation rises, many people are looking to make some extra income from a ‘side hustle’. As we move towards a cashless society and transact more online, it’s becoming easier for the ATO to follow the money trail. Whether you rent your caravan on Camplify, or even if you simply sell …
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Here’s a guide to how CGT works and some ways to minimise your tax burden Capital gains tax is charged on the profit you make from the sale of assets. CGT can apply to assets you’ve purchased or inherited – shares, investments, land, property (special rules apply to your primary residence), and even collectibles and …
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AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina takes a look at economic trends and what they mean for investors It’s been a difficult year for the global economy. As you can see in the heatmap below, GDP growth weakened in 2023, particularly in Europe and emerging markets. Green and red lights for global growth Source: Macrobond, …
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If breaking New Year’s resolutions is as much a tradition as the act of making them, you’re not alone – nearly 45% of New Year’s resolutions don’t even make it past the first month.1 So why not try something different this year? The main reason resolutions fail is because they’re often formed without a strategy. …
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With Australia’s aging population, aged care is becoming an issue for a growing number of families. For a wide range of reasons, including cost, human vulnerability, the incidence of dementia, and the possibility for family disputes, this can be a subject fraught with emotion. We want to be able to help ease that burden. While …
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After a horror 2022, AMP Portfolio Manager Fixed Income, Chris Baker says bonds are coming back into favour as interest rates near their peak. Before we take a closer look at the current state of the bond market, it’s worth a recap on how bonds work. Most people are pretty familiar with the share market. …
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Whether you are yet to invest or you have a diverse portfolio, if you’re earning an income the chances are you are already an investor! This is because we all receive superannuation in Australia which besides being your savings for retirement, is also an investment. Your attitude towards investing can be observed even in your …
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Everybody has a goal — whether to backpack across the globe or settle down in a lovely little suburb with your family in a beautiful home. But what’s the only thing in the way of achieving these goals? Well, there can be a lot of things to consider, but money is definitely a huge factor. …
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Income comes every month whether you’re working a job or running a business. As the money comes in, there are also the daily expenses that have to go out. In every element in life, good cash flow management is essential yet so many of us don’t see it as a priority. Cash flow management is …
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