What financial risks to avoid in the year ahead 

Interest rates are set to fall in 2025 - and we may have to say goodbye to the days of 5 per cent returns for zero risk. 

Interest rates are set to fall in 2025 - and we may have to say goodbye to the days of 5 per cent returns for zero risk. Of course, there is no lack of opportunists standing in the wings with ideas for your money: The problem is that most of these 'opportunities' will come with a lot more risk than a bank deposit. What to do?

Liam Shorte of the Sonas Wealth group joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.

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In today's show, we cover
Preparing for lower fixed-interest returns 
The risk of alternatives...especially private credit funds
Taking profits on Commonwealth Bank stock
How much time should you spend on your investments 

Interest rates are set to fall in 2025 - and we may have to say goodbye to the days of 5 per cent returns for zero risk. Of course, there is no lack of opportunists standing in the wings with ideas for your money: The problem is that most of these 'opportunities' will come with a lot more risk than a bank deposit. What to do?
Liam Shorte of the Sonas Wealth group joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.
--------- In today's show, we cover
<ul>
<li>Preparing for lower fixed-interest returns&nbsp;</li>
<li>The risk of alternatives...especially private credit funds</li>
<li>Taking profits on Commonwealth Bank stock</li>
<li>How much time should you spend on your investments&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

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What financial risks to avoid in the year ahead (with Liam Shorte)

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ETFs...What's next? (with Vanguard CEO Daniel Shrimski)

Australian investors have fully embraced Exchange Traded Funds. Now, as the gap between managed funds and index funds narrows, investors want to know what's next on the menu?

Australian investors have fully embraced Exchange Traded Funds. Now, as the gap between managed funds and index funds narrows, investors want to know what's next on the menu?


Daniel Shrimski, CEO of Vanguard Australia joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The changing shape of ETFs
Industry leaders warn on CGT changes
Vanguard's ISA plan for Australia
The ETF dilemma - Selling a stock that's done too well 

Australian investors have fully embraced Exchange Traded Funds. Now, as the gap between managed funds and index funds narrows, investors want to know what's next on the menu?
 Daniel Shrimski, CEO of Vanguard Australia joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The changing shape of ETFs</li>
<li>Industry leaders warn on CGT changes</li>
<li>Vanguard's ISA plan for Australia</li>
<li>The ETF dilemma - Selling a stock that's done too well&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

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Budget tax hit: why you should look beyond property and shares

Investment property and high-dividend-paying shares are about to get a tax hit in the Budget: So, it's the perfect time to look wider for the active investor.

Investment property and high-dividend-paying shares are about to get a tax hit in the Budget: So, it's the perfect time to look wider for the active investor.

Jack Tossol of the Partners Wealth Group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby, in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The persistence of private equity
How 'growth' shares get hit with planned CGT changes
Are start-ups really disadvantaged in the tax system?
How to find the purchase price of very old shares

Investment property&nbsp;and high-dividend-paying shares are about to get a tax hit in the Budget: So, it's the perfect time to look wider for the active investor.
Jack Tossol of the Partners Wealth Group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby, in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The persistence of private equity</li>
<li>How 'growth' shares get hit with planned CGT changes</li>
<li>Are start-ups really disadvantaged in the tax system?</li>
<li>How to find the purchase price of very old shares</li>
</ul>

Beyond property: Why it's time to widen your investment horizon

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Who really gets hit with higher interest rates? 

Interest rate hikes are just not the same anymore: Once upon a time, they hit the mortgage belt, that fictionalised housing strip in the outer suburbs populated by young families.

Interest rate hikes are just not the same anymore: Once upon a time, they hit the mortgage belt, that fictionalised housing strip in the outer suburbs populated by young families. Today the RBA’s weapon of choice lands heavily instead on older Australians. 

What does it mean for the property investor? 

Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at Ray White Group, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. 


In today's show, we cover:
 Investing with rising rates 
The case against two more rate hikes
Why banks are offering longer-lasting mortgages
Will negative gearing be effectively restricted to new houses? 

Interest rate hikes are just not the same anymore: Once upon a time, they hit the mortgage belt, that fictionalised housing strip in the outer suburbs populated by young families. Today the RBA&rsquo;s weapon of choice lands heavily instead on older Australians.&nbsp;
What does it mean for the property investor?&nbsp;
Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at Ray White Group, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.&nbsp;
 In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li> Investing with rising rates </li>
<li>The case against two more rate hikes</li>
<li>Why banks are offering longer-lasting mortgages</li>
<li>Will negative gearing be effectively restricted to new houses?&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

Who really gets hit with higher rates? 

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What financial risks to avoid in the year ahead (with Liam Shorte)

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