by iInvest | Jan 9, 2017 | Uncategorized |
We expect real GDP growth to average approximately 2.8% for 2017, with momentum likely building as the year progresses. Inflation is likely to remain weak during 2017, expected to average about 2.0%, with downward pressure continuing to come from anaemic wage price...
by iInvest | Jan 9, 2017 | Uncategorized |
The Search for Yield The current low interest rate environment in Australia is forcing investors to go in the search for superior returns. This has continued the demand for the traditional, high yielding blue chip shares that are available on the Australian share...
by iInvest | Jan 9, 2017 | Uncategorized |
2016 was an exciting year for the Australian equities market due to the combination of volatility and uncertainty. Broader market performances were below those experienced in the 2010–2014 period. Total returns, measured by the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index to 14...
by iInvest | Jan 9, 2017 | Uncategorized |
BANKS The major banks have attractive income yields relative to alternatives of cash, term deposits and investment-grade bonds. Fully franked dividend yields between 5.5% and 6.6% gross up to 7.8– 9.5%. All four major banks are trading close to our fair value...
by iInvest | Jan 9, 2017 | Uncategorized |
An ETF is a managed fund or unit trust that is quoted and traded on a stock exchange such as the ASX. ETFs are built like managed funds, but trade like shares, meaning that pricing is transparent and that the products can be bought and sold throughout any trading day...
