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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

Asset Classes Explained

Investing is the act of buying assets with the expectation of them increasing in value over time or providing income.…

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First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) – A Basic Guide

Embarking on the journey to your first home is an adventure filled with excitement, anticipation, and a fair share of…

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8 Biggest Retirement Planning Mistakes To Avoid

Retirement planning is a crucial phase in life, yet many individuals inadvertently make mistakes that can jeopardise their financial stability…

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UGC MONTHLY MARKET UPDATE | NOVEMBER 2023

Welcome to the UGC’s Monthly Market Update for November 2023. Join UGC’s CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Joel Hewish, as…

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Diversification: Your Guide To Smart Investing

Diversification is a crucial strategy in the investment world, aimed at reducing risk and achieving steadier returns. This approach involves…

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