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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Life insurance can provide financial protection and peace of mind to you and your loved ones in certain unexpected situations. Many people believe it is reserved for long-term and significant life upheavals, such as death or becoming entirely and permanently incapacitated. However, it can also help in short-term occurrences such as illness and injury. There …
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