It’s easy to understand the benefit of investing in Australian equities given the long history of dividends, tax benefits (via franking credits) and our familiarity with household names including the banks, Telstra, Wesfarmers, AGL etc. which have performed strongly in recent years. Often overlooked is the importance of going beyond our shores to reduce investment […]
The last few months has seen the Australian dollar fall from highs of $1.05 to be $0.85 against the USD. What does this mean for the Australian economy and investors? 1) It’s good news for businesses who export goods and services where the price of their products become relatively more attractive; and 2) Generally unfavourable […]
Have you wondered why the Australian market appears to have lagged the US this year? The US Dow Jones Index continues to set all time highs having passed its pre-GFC high in February 2013 whilst the Australian ASX 200 remains some 25% below its pre-GFC high as shown in the following price only chart: Dow […]