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May 2017

Don’t Invest in Hotspots!

New property investors are often wanting to find out where the hotspots are.  The problem with hotspots is that they…

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Must know changes to Superannuation

On 9 May 2017, Treasurer Scott Morrison released the 2017-18 Federal Budget. Due to the changes taking effect 1 July…

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What happened to the Aussie Backyard?

Australian house blocks are shrinking. A decade ago the average Australian block size was around 700sqm. Today freestanding homes are…

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Chinese tech company up 35% in 2017. More returns to come!

After reporting quarterly earnings last Friday, shares in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NASD: BABA) are up 35% since January, and…

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How to Spot Market Tops: Interest Rate Spreads

Over the past several days, we discussed 4 ways to identify market tops: macroeconomic indicators, interest rate raising cycles, valuation metrics…

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How to Spot Market Tops: Market Sentiment

In previous articles, we discussed ways to spot stock market tops. We already covered macroeconomic indicators, interest rate cycles and…

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Recent stories

Understanding the Sharemarket: A Beginner’s Guide

Investing in the sharemarket can be a powerful way to grow your wealth over time. Whether you’re new to investing…

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Franked Dividends vs Unfranked Dividends

When it comes to investing in the stock market, understanding the nuances of dividend payments is crucial. One of the…

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UGC Monthly Market Update | May 2024

Join UGC’s Head of Research / Co-Portfolio Manager, Huw Davies, as he takes a deep dive into the latest financial…

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If aged care advice is confusing – get advice

Many people think they can’t afford to get aged care advice, but the reality is you probably can’t afford not…

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Mastering the Tax Game: Boost Your Wealth & Trim Your Tax

As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s the perfect time to refine your tax strategies and maximise your…

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