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Why is BlueScope (BSL) paying a special dividend of $1? Are there any gold ETFs currency hedged? Are the major brokers still bullish on Xero? Can I invest in silver through an ETF?

Paul Rickard · January 15, 2026
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What’s the “dot plot” from the US Federal Reserve and why is it important? If I trigger the ‘bring forward’ rule by making a non-concessional contribution of $140,000, how much more can I put into super? Are the major brokers bullish on BHP and what’s their target price? Did Macquarie slash its target price for CSL?

Paul Rickard · December 18, 2025
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I have been wanting to buy Promedicus for some time – what do the brokers say? I invested in an insurance bond with AMP, but the current provider doesn’t think I meet the 10 year rule. What are my options? Can I profit if the US market tanks? What is the best rate on a 12 month term deposit?

Paul Rickard · December 11, 2025
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If the Aussie dollar continues to rise, are there any ETFs I can access to reduce the financial impact on my US shares? Why do the index weights of the major industry sectors change from month to month? Do the major brokers see price upside for Sonic Health Care? Why have term deposit rates gone up, with Macquarie paying 4.25% for 12 months?

Paul Rickard · December 4, 2025
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To own gold, would you suggest an ETF of a gold miner such as Northern Star? Ramsay Healthcare has been in the doldrums but bounced higher the other day. What do the major brokers think? Why do the major banks hold their AGMs so close to Christmas?

Paul Rickard · November 27, 2025
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Will lithium stock Pilbara Minerals continue its amazing run? What do the brokers say about Technology One? Are there ETFs I can use to protect my portfolio, or even go short? Why isn’t Macquarie’s dividend fully franked?

Paul Rickard · November 20, 2025
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Can I invest offshore in an ETF without investing in the USA? Have the brokers gone bearish on ProMedicus? What happened to ANZ’s target price following the release of its full year results? How can I participate in ANZ’s DRP now that a discount will apply?

Paul Rickard · November 13, 2025
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After their big sell-off, are the rare earth miners now in the “buy zone”? When is the Annual Return for an SMSF due for lodgement to the ATO? Are the major brokers bullish on Cochlear? Is there still time to get out of the Westpac Dividend Re-Investment Plan?

Paul Rickard · November 6, 2025
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After CSL’s horror trading update, have the brokers cut their target price and if so, by how much?  With capital gains tax, what are the rules if I only sell part of my share. Do I have to use FIFO? What do the brokers think of CAR Group? Is there a code I can use to see how the top 20 companies are performing?

Paul Rickard · October 30, 2025

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