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
How SMSF trustees can survive a low-rate environment
According to Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens, trustees need to get used to lower cash rates, but that’s easier said than done.
The mean is mean for oil and iron ore
Don't expect oil and iron ore prices to ever recover to their euphoric highs. Prices will eventually revert to the long-term mean.
What will happen when Warren Buffett goes?
Warren Buffett is the name synonymous with value investing, but there is a whole bunch of professionals, including 2iC Charlie Munger, who are behind Berkshire Hathaway's massive success.
$1 million is not enough
Low interest rates means it's harder than ever for self-funded retirees to generate a reasonably income, despite a perception that larger balances make them rich.
The super-sized SMSFs and tax
A recent case has highlighted the size of some SMSFs and raised concerns they could be in line for more tax – but that would be close to a political impossibility.
My SMSF – half-yearly check-up
Former daily newspaper journalist Barrie Dunstan always uses the beginning of the year to give his SMSF a once over. Here’s what he has done for 2015.
