A new study shows compulsory superannuation is significantly increasing Australia’s savings pool, thereby lowering dependence of foreign investment and boosting local investment. The finding comes as part of ..

James Packer’s Sydney play is paying off for the company with strong EPS growth forecast for the next three years. Charlie explains why he’s happy to trade off dividends for this kind of growth performance.

A new electronically-based ASX product will allow self-managed super fund investors to trade in managed funds in the same way they buy or sell shares. The ASX’s new mFund Settlement Service operates using the..

The Australian Taxation Office is calling on SMSF trustees to be organised and proactive in the transition to new SuperStream regulations, which will be introduced from 1 July, 2014. The changes will require SM..

The Treasurer’s push for growth at the G20 has done great things for the share market but he could do even better if he refrained from a tough budget for another year.

The correction of a few weeks ago is now well behind us, as the S&P 500 in the US looks to hit an all-time high this morning. Its best ever close was 1,850.84. So what’s going on? And to add drama to the stor..

The big Australian mining companies have finally understood what their shareholders want – a better control of costs and more dividends or buybacks. Here’s why they are both in Charlie’s portfolio.

Self-managed super funds have been steadily growing in popularity over recent years, with demand for DIY super even extending to younger people, according to new research. While people aged over 50 still make u..

A new report on self-managed super funds in retirement shows that just over half of SMSF trustees have a written financial plan. The study from Vanguard and Rice Warner also found only 37% of the survey’s 320..

There is increasing talk about the potential danger of going after income-paying stocks. But it pays to do your own analysis as we find out.

What a week! The stock market-correction’s U-turn, on shoddy US job figures, was made more seriously positive with the world’s most important person - at least in a material world sense - new Fed boss, Jane..

Charlie Aitken spoke to the Switzer Super Report this week and laid down his take on a better than expected earnings season and his ongoing confidence in the market. He has his eyes on the big miners BHP and RI..

The Financial Services Council is calling for pension reform as part of its Federal Budget submission, including making access to the Age Pension more stringent. The FSC is recommending a review of the generosi..

Bell Direct is the latest financial services firm to try and grab a piece of the growing SMSF sector, with the launch of a new white label DIY super product. The online broker has collaborated with SMSF adminis..

The Commonwealth Bank will report this week and a good result will auger well for all banks. Could be a good time to get in.