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Using fractional property ownership to crack the property market
One of the more affordable options to invest in a property is by putting money in real estate investment trusts or REITs. Now, with the appearance of fractional property investment platforms, people now have another method to get into property ownership.
What is fractional property investing
Fractional property investments have opened up...How to buy US technology shares
Many think that it’s difficult and expensive to invest in overseas shares. This is the reason why many Australians settle on trading the ASX, limiting their capacity to venture into international markets.
What if you want to put your money into US technology stocks? The ASX is heavily skewed in favour...
Advantages and Tips in Investing in a Listed Investment Company
Listed Investment Vehicles (LICs) make up a good portion of the managed funds you can trade in the ASX. Around 100 LICs are listed in the ASX, amounting to a combined valuation of at least $30 billion.
LICs usually fall into one of the following investment categories, depending on what their...
Should I invest in derivatives? What are they?
Derivatives sound like a complicated term used only by mathematicians and market analysts. Little did we know that we’re already dealing with some form of derivatives in our daily transactions.
What Are Derivatives?
A derivative is a form of contract which represents a trade of assets between two or more parties. The...Innovation grants in Australia for small business
Do you know that the Australian government allocates millions of dollars to fund start-ups, finance researchers and universities to conduct collaborative studies with companies, and give tax incentives to those who are willing to undertake research tasks for the sake of innovation? In fact, the government has formed several grant...
Should I Buy a Listed Investment Company on the ASX?
There are many ways to buy stocks in the exchange. Aside from acquiring shares of individual companies and investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), you can opt to buy shares of listed investment companies or LICs.
What is an LIC?
An LIC is an investment vehicle that provides access to a diversified portfolio...Why Do People Invest in Gold?
Gold has always been a distinguished metal known for its value since the ancient times. It was used as a form of currency more than a thousand years ago. It was the practical choice to use for trading since it doesn’t tarnish as quickly as other metals. Until today, ownership...
Can an SMSF Run A Business?
Can you use your SMSF to run or fund a business? The answer is a mixture of yes and no because there are many prohibitions and overlapping laws that make it extremely difficult to do.
Quick Overview
You can basically invest your SMSF in anything as long as it follows the rules...Should I Invest Through A Family Trust?
Family trusts are quite common in Australia. They can protect the assets that are placed under their care and distribute profits in a tax efficient manner. Let’s get down into the details of this form of trust.
What is a Family Trust?
A family trust is a discretionary trust established to protect...Should You Buy an Annuity?
Annuities are financial products that can be bought from companies selling life insurances and managing super funds. Funds invested in annuities are used by these institutions in diversified investments to further grow the capital. After some time, when the annuitization period is reached, investors are paid back for their investment.
Annuities...