Dear %%first_name%%,
The massive drop off in the US overnight, which lead to similar falls here, means that it won’t be too long before the tapering starts. We all know it will eventually happen, which is why I’m sometimes surprised by the market reaction, but the sooner we get it out of the way, the sooner we can move ahead into 2014.
Speaking of which, today we have part 1 in a two part series from Charlie Aitken for the year ahead. Charlie doesn’t like annual forecast notes, he explains why below, but he’s done one especially for us and in part 2 next week he will focus on stock calls.
Also in the Switzer Super Report today, we have Lance Lai back with his charting forecasts, Ron Bewley talks about his mining picks – BHP, Rio and Fortescue – and how well they have done over the past six months and in Buy, Sell, Hold – what the brokers say, the analysts can’t seem to make up their minds on Energy Resources Australia and QBE.
Tony Negline looks at what the deeming changes will mean for your pension income and our editor Penny Pryor explains why she is considering starting her own fund in My SMSF. Questions of the Week answer queries about property and whether or not you should hold onto Telstra.
Sincerely,
Peter Switzer