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Overnight Market Update 22 May 2013

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Submitted by Financial Adviser on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 08:07

Stock markets around the world edged higher on Tuesday amid signs of improving growth, even though questions about monetary policy limited gains. The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 ended at all-time highs, while the dollar rose and gold fell.

Bonds And Gold: Delusions And The 'Madness'

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Submitted by Financial Adviser on Sun, 10/21/2012 - 09:32

The Picture - Government bonds (which are set to burst) and gold (which is getting ready to enter the mania phase).  The mania allows the most furious justification to the crowd why they should buy into the bubble.

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The losing game of market-timing

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Submitted by Financial Adviser on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 13:39

When the sharemarket is particularly volatile, more investors are likely to try to time the market – that is attempting to pick the best time to buy and sell shares.

Marc Faber: A 1987-Like Crash Is Coming

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Submitted by Financial Adviser on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 20:30

Sharemarket Wrap 20 March 2012

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Submitted by Financial Adviser on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 21:47
The All Ordinaries index lost 15.6 points to end the day 0.36% lower at 4,365.6.
 
Sydney Airport Limited (SYD) lost 1.49% to close at $2.64 after announcing that total traffic for February had increased 0.4% on the prior corresponding period (pcp). This was mainly due to solid international passenger growth of 3.2% on pcp. Domestic passenger traffic was more subdued, falling 1.1% on pcp.  
 

Sharemarket Wrap 13 March 2012

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Submitted by Financial Adviser on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 21:13

The All Ordinaries index gained 48.3 points to end the day 1.13% higher at 4,336.5.

Sharemarket Wrap 6 March 2012

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Submitted by Financial Adviser on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 16:49

The All Ordinaries index lost 58.7 points to end the day lower at 4,295.5.   S&P/ASX200 lost 58.3 points or 1.37% to 4,204.7.  Yesterday we posted that actually expected this drop.  Read here  And if it does not drop by MORE than -1% tomorrow at the open I will eat my hat!

Investing in art and collectables in SMSF

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Submitted by Financial Adviser on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 20:53
Many clients ask us about investing in collectables in superannuation via a SMSF.  On 5 July 2010, the Cooper Review released the final report of its Review into the governance, efficiency, structure and operation of Australia's superannuation system. One of its recommendations was for: ‘SIS legislation, in relation to self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) should be amended so that: 
  • the acquisition of collectables and personal use assets by SMSF trustees be prohibited;
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