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The stocks the best performing superfunds are investing in
Season 6, Ep. 22
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In this episode, we look at the top shares of Australia’s best performing super funds, and our equity analysts’ outlook for the stocks.
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This week for Mark's Unconventional Wisdom column, he grades the superannuation system in Australia, offering each part of the system a letter grade of A, B, C or D. It allows investors to understand what our super system does well and what it doesn’t, and how that might impact them.
Shani's Future Focus column looks at a quirk to one of the most generous tax concessions that we have in Australia, the CGT exemption for your home. The CGT exemption also allows for you to rent out your property for a number of years, and still claim the CGT-exempt status. Shani takes a deep dive into the tax policy, the circumstances that it suits and the situations to avoid that would make homeowners pay more tax than they need to.
Small caps have historically traded at a premium given conviction behind long term outperformance. Market narratives surrounding their sizeable growth prospects can sway younger investors who performance chase. As a follow up on a previous article 'The Beginner ETF Portfolio', Sim explores the risks and merits of small cap exposure in a beginner's ETF portfolio.
AI chatbots and search assistants have transformed the way that many people seek information. But can they be relied upon for investment advice, too? Acting on a recommendation from a recent industry event, Joseph asked ChatGPT to impersonate an investment board of three famous investors. Then, he asked it to discuss some potential investments. What happened next left Joseph impressed and worried in equal measure.
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