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How investors can avoid the pitfalls of trailing returns data

Morningstar's Kathryn Young discusses the pitfalls lurking in trailing returns data and the best ways an investor can use it in fund assessment....

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Is there a property bubble in Australia?

The Australian banking system has not had to cope with falling property values, unlike its counterparts in most developed nations. Have we just been lucky? Robert Keavney...

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Why bonds offer more than just protection from inflation

FIIG's Dr Stephen Nash argues that inflation-linked bonds offer more than protection from inflation....

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Rising living standard driving up food costs

Colonial First State's Skye Macpherson argues that rising living standards in the emerging world are leading to higher food costs....

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Will a new leader mean a change in China's economic policies?

Linda Jakobson looks at what can be expected from China's likely new leaders and weighs up the possibility of a change in China's economic policies....

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Weighing up the pros and cons of agribusiness

Zenith analyst Dugald Higgins lists the pros and cons for investors considering an exposure to the agribusiness sector....

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What retail investors can expect from managed futures

The increasing acceptance of managed futures is welcome news, but Dominic McCormick believes retail investors should know what to expect....

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Falling oil prices much needed good news for global economy

As the world obsesses over every twist in the Eurozone drama, the drop in oil prices is very good news in what could be described as a depressing period....

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Tips for financial advisers choosing direct property

Forrester Cohen chief executive officer John Moore provides financial advisers with some recommendations on how to help clients choose the right direct property opportuni...

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Will falling interest rates bring back investors?

The fundamentals are good, the performance is there, and the sector has turned over a new leaf, but investors are still gun-shy. Will falling interest rates finally make ...

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It all adds up

Markets are still riding rocky terrain, and investors aiming to cut costs on fees are steering their assets towards index funds. Janine Mace reports. ...

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The everlasting debate

Timing is everything – and savvy investors are exploring the industry’s intricacies before dishing the dosh to active managers to get results. Janine Mace adjudicates. ...