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23 June 2017

Many commentators are comparing the current potential for a couple to place over $1 million into super by 30 June 2017 with the Peter Costello top up of a decade ago. On 5 September 2006, the then-Treasurer said, "People will be able to make up to $1 million of post-tax contributions between 10 May 2006 and 30 June 2007." The inflow to super was unprecedented. In 2007, SMSFs alone received contributions of $70 billion compared with only $20 billion in 2006.

High or low price, future returns will be low

Roger Montgomery
22 June 2017
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Despite most Australian shares trading above intrinsic value, investors’ risk perceptions are lower than they should be. Without profit growth, equity returns will be low, especially if the entry share price is elevated.

10 cognitive biases that can lead to investment mistakes (Part 2)

Hamish Douglass
22 June 2017
2

Knowing about psychological barriers to good investment performance can help to understand and minimise mistakes. Consider how often a cognitive bias has led to a poor investment.

Why 10/30/60 is no longer the rule

Aaron Minney
22 June 2017
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The old investment rule that assumed the majority of retirement income would come from late-stage earnings no longer applies when returns are low, placing more importance on early accumulation.

When no decision is the right one for super

Robin Bowerman
22 June 2017

Superannuation funds strive for increased engagement from their members, but is there merit in the decision not to choose? Evidence shows default options perform well compared with the 'choose your own' path.

Does DIY super make sense?

Rosemary Steinfort
22 June 2017
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Managing their own superannuation might be a good idea for some, but maybe not for others. Decisions on asset allocation, fees and structure all take time and skill, or should it be left to professionals?

Is passive investment outperformance merely cyclical?

David Bassanese
22 June 2017
2

Active managers on average struggle to outperform market indexes, but do they provide added protection from losses during down markets? And which index should we focus on?

Final sprint to three major super changes

Simon Curtain
22 June 2017

With super changes a week away, this is the last chance to act on transition to retirement adjustments, resetting CGT cost bases or contributions under the higher limits.

Survey on super changes and your investing

Graham Hand
22 June 2017
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To find out what our readers did with their super as a result of the changes, we are running a short survey, and the results will be published next week.

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