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Sometimes defence is the best form of offense

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While it is crucial to maintain a diversified investment portfolio at all times, it is understandable that in the current market there has been a renewed interest in defensive assets.

Defensive assets generally act as a counter to market volatility by offering greater certainty compared to other investment options, although the trade-off may be lower returns and reduced flexibility.Glynn 3 - cropped2

The main type of defensive asset classes are cash (savings accounts and term deposits) and fixed interest investments such as bonds, and it is the latter category which is the focus of this blog. Continue reading Sometimes defence is the best form of offense →

Time to Invest in Your Future

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A myriad of options exist for people who are contemplating becoming more active on the investing front.

I say “more active” because all of us are already investors in one way or another. The choice of bank with which we deposit our money and the type of superannuation fund we are members of (including our investment options within these super funds) represent types of investments.

Put simply, investing is putting your money to work to help you achieve your personal goals, and it is always worthwhile to make the time to invest in your future.Scott Fleming Continue reading Time to Invest in Your Future →

Seven Reasons to Consider Infrastructure Investments

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When was the last time you heard a politician say “we need less infrastructure”?

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Infrastructure refers to those assets that provide the essential utilities and facilities required for modern society to function and to enable economic growth to flourish.  They can be divided into four main categories: Continue reading Seven Reasons to Consider Infrastructure Investments →