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6 top tax tips for 2026
With the end of the financial year just two weeks' away, here are six tax tips.
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Questions of the Week: Megaport rights issue, Brambles broker targets, bank short positions and the spouse super co-contribution
Paul Rickard answers questions on the Megaport (MP1) rights issue timing, what the brokers think about Brambles after its trading update downgrade, where to find hedge-fund short positions in the major banks, and how to get the Government to top up your spouse's super.
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Questions of the Week (4 June 2026)
Paul Rickard answers your questions on the ARU SPP, the Megaport raise, JB Hi-Fi and the spouse super contribution tax offset.
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Portfolios continue to outperform as market grinds higher
In this article, I look at how our model portfolios, which are marginally overweight resources, have performed so far this year. Before looking at performance, […]
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Questions of the Week (28 May 2026)
This week's questions cover investment bonds for grandchildren, the ASX (company) at a multi-year low, the Electro Optic Systems share purchase plan, and whether a child under 18 can access the Government super co-contribution.
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6 ‘super’ actions before this financial year ends
Here are six actions to take to get the most out of the superannuation system before the end of this financial year, which is coming soon!
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What the 2026 Federal Budget means for your investments
The 2026 Federal Budget landed three significant tax changes that every Australian investor needs to understand. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing on capital gains tax, negative gearing and discretionary trusts – including what’s grandfathered, what isn’t, and what, if anything, you should be doing right now.
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Questions of the Week (14 May 2026)
With the $A at 72 cents, is it too late to select a currency hedged option for international shares? Are the superannuation caps being increased next year? What do the major brokers think about Goodman Group? Why has ANZ increased its franking percentage from 70% to 75%, and why is it the only major bank not to fully frank its dividends?
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Banks move with the market but still look very expensive
Let me take a look at the big banks today and tell you my thoughts on the best two.
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Questions of the Week (7 May 2026)
How should I play the takeover offer for Atlas Arteria? What do the major brokers think of Woodside? Can I sell my entitlements in the BWP capital raising? How do I participate in the NAB Dividend Re-investment Plan, which is issuing shares at a discount?