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Advised SMSF Clients Drive New Accounts, Trading Activity
Self-managed super funds guided by advisers have re-emerged as a distinct force in the Australian market since the pandemic, driving growth in account numbers, overtaking self-directed SMSFs by new account openings and showing more engagement in their trading than non-advised SMSFs, according to new AUSIEX data.
Commodities surge set to outlast supply disruptions as ESG pressures build
Recent geopolitical uncertainty has helped strengthen mining, energy and commodity stocks already enjoying a post-covid surge but the sudden boom may prove longer-lasting than many expect as decarbonisation pressures grow.
Post-pandemic boost to the digital healthcare sector
The pandemic has sped up the digital transformation of the economy, boosting the scale of data being produced while leading to a surge in the focus on healthcare, creating new opportunities in digital healthcare providers.
Post-pandemic, A-REITS faces challenges and new opportunities
Australia’s real estate investment trusts have weathered a volatile time since the pandemic storm hit but the asset has proved its resilience and new opportunities are emerging.
Cybersecurity: growing threats to business, opportunities for investors
The government is moving rapidly to help businesses face the escalating threat but the rising demand for protection services is also an opportunity for a growing number of listed companies.
Growth vs value in an inflationary world
A slowdown in the rapid rise in stock markets and speculation over the outlook for rate rises has revived the growth versus value debate but is the choice clear cut?
Women taking more control of their finances and trading through SMSFs
One message of International Women's Day is about female empowerment, especially regarding personal finance. AUSIEX data shows SMSFs are proving to be the vehicle of choice for younger women to take control of their financial future and invest their retirement savings.
Australian shares to earn their keep as economy returns to normal
Whilst it appeared valuations had become somewhat stretched, the “January Sales” followed by subsequent volatility have restored some value to the market at a time when there are good reasons to believe companies can continue to turn out earnings growth and justify higher share prices.
The Metaverse may be the future but the opportunities are now
The Metaverse might still sound like science fiction but companies are building it now, and the investment opportunities are being seized on.