Nine bad habits of ineffective investors: common mistakes investors make
In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from reaching their financial goals.
What is a distribution?
A managed fund generates income from its investments – for example, through share dividends, interest on cash or fixed interest investments in the fund, or any gains made when fund investments (like shares) are sold. So in short, a distribution is profit or income made by a fund and paid to investors.
Ever thought of investing in essential services?
Investing in infrastructure is about investing in the companies that provide essential services to society. We are so used to these services in our lives that perhaps we underestimate the range of essential services that are provided the world over, every minute of every day.
Pros and cons of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)
While self managed super funds are not for everyone, they do offer significant benefits. Running an SMSF successfully requires investment, legal, super and admin skills – or the ability to get help from people who have those skills.