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Are High ETF Fees Worth It?

Elizabeth Moran

Returns on investments just keep getting lower. As cashed-up investors look to alternative investments, fixed income funds have been beneficiaries. Fortunately, some funds have been...

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What Does Enormous Fiscal Stimulus Mean For Government Bonds? – Part 2

Staff Writer

Last week we saw the Australian government come out with a massive stimulus package that will push Australia’s net debt to almost $1 trillion...

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The Easiest Way To Invest In Bonds

Elizabeth Moran

Undoubtedly, the easiest way to invest in bonds is by trying to find a fund that mimics your desired outcome. The fund could be...

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Ripples Become Waves By The Time They Hit The Shore

Nick Bishop

At first glance the proposed new changes to small business insolvency and liquidation seem positive, but who lends to the businesses and how do...

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Do You Have The Right Underwear?

Richard Murphy

“Bonds are the underwear in your portfolio – unexciting and not much thought about, but select the wrong pair and you’ll be surprised at...

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Fiscal Policy Becomes Fashionable Again And Pushes Monetary Policy Aside – Part 1

Staff Writer

Can Government Bonds Continue to Act as Defensive Investments? Government bond markets are now at the precipice of a paradigm shift. Unprecedented global fiscal stimulus....

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Don’t Ban Investors, Educate Them

Elizabeth Moran

Australian retail investors are at a distinct disadvantage in the bond market. Credit ratings are an important indication of the perceived future risk of an...