Recent Commentary
Too late for JB Hi-Fi and NEXTDC?
Today, readers’ questions cover the Switzer Super Portfolios and whether or not it’s too late to buy retailer JB Hi-Fi.
Time to look outside the big stocks
The big stocks have been driving the market over the past 12 months. Our answers today explain why, and why you may want to look around at mid-cap companies.
Where to go for low-volatility yield
Today’s questions look at income exchange traded funds (ETFs) and index funds as an alternative for yield stocks.
What’s in a short?
I read with interest each week your "Stock Shorted" report but have trouble assessing just what the impact is of the levels of shorting being experienced.
Cash versus equities and life insurance
Today’s questions both come from readers in pension mode, who want to know if they have the right asset allocation and life insurance arrangements.
Tricky tax-free re-contributions
We each have about $400,000 in the taxable component of our super fund. Can we withdraw this taxable component in full and put it back as a tax-free component since we are both above 60 years old.