The Inside Investor

Mar 27, 2024 | insideinvestor.com.au | Mandy Huynh |Lisa Uhlman

The last few years have been challenging for markets, but they’ve also reset the playing field for fixed interest. For those seeking income and capital protection in the event of an equities downturn, particularly retirees, it’s time to revisit credit, says Bentham Asset Management’s Richard Quin.

Dec 19, 2023 | insideinvestor.com.au | Lisa Uhlman

Of The Inside Investor’s top five stories by clicks in 2023, two focussed on superannuation and retirement, major themes that are likely to gain further traction as more Australians than ever prepare to retire over the next decade. Income opportunities were another big draw for a readership contemplating an uncertain economic future.

Dec 19, 2023 | insideinvestor.com.au | Lisa Uhlman

Boosted by higher interest rates and reasonable credit spreads, fixed income is poised for positive returns and set to outperform in a declining-equities scenario, according to Bentham Asset Management’s Richard Quin (pictured). As an ideal income source for retirees, it’s also likely to benefit from an incoming demographic tailwind.

Dec 19, 2023 | insideinvestor.com.au | Lisa Uhlman

Investors may be leaving 2023 behind feeling like they’ve dodged a bullet, with mounting challenges doing less market damage than many had feared. But many of these issues are not going away in the new year, according to AMP – although there’s still cause for optimism.

Dec 19, 2023 | insideinvestor.com.au | Lisa Uhlman

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have long been attracted to property investments, both residential and commercial. However, entering this realm requires careful consideration of the rules and regulations surrounding limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs). Heffron, a specialist advice firm for SMSFs headed by Meg Heffron (pictured), has provided a comprehensive guide outlining crucial factors and restrictions for those contemplating property investments through their super funds.