Sadly, we lost one of our great contributors to the Switzer Report, the AFR legend on personal investment — Barrie Dunstan — in January 2019. Out of respect, we will keep his contributions to the Switzer Report available on this page.
Recent Commentary
What now for stock selection?
Rough markets make it hard for everyone but given the outlook for the US, and a weaker Australian dollar, companies that earn a big chunk of their revenue offshore – QBE, CPU and CSL to name just a ..
Keep calm and carry on
Market veteran and trustee Barrie Dunstan has some wise words of caution for skittish SMSF investors in this environment. Hold tight and stick to your investment strategy.
Pressure builds on SMSF trustees
DIY super trustees in pension phase will have requirements to pay a higher target income from their portfolio. This will be even more difficult for some in a lower interest rate environment.
My fund – what to do in pension mode
Operating an SMSF in pension mode is tricky for anyone worried about their fund balance post GFC. Barrie Dunstan explains why his investment strategy is a little bit on the conservative side.
Residential alternatives
Bricks and mortar is alluring, but isn’t the only way you can access the property market. Investing in property trusts, both listed and unlisted, should also be a consideration particularly for the ..
How to add China to your SMSF
SMSFs traditionally prefer home-grown shares to international stocks but there are plenty of reasons to consider global companies, particularly those in China or exposed to China.
