Investment
Sharpened focus on super
04 March 2010 | Kevin Chinnery
Retail superannuation funds are lagging badly when it comes to the returns their members can expect.
Agents of profit
04 March 2010 | Ainslie Chandler
A property consultant's ability to help cut costs and take on outsourced duties can allow a business to enjoy more flexibility.
Back on track
04 March 2010 | Damon Frith
Corporate Australia's encouraging interim profit results are concrete evidence that the economy has entered a recovery phase.
Play the field
04 March 2010 | Anthony Sibillin
Despite banks' prominence in the business loans market, owners who need financial assistance may have more options than they think.
Take the initiative
04 March 2010 | Agnes King
Accountants can - and should - offer services beyond simply the ticking off of compliance boxes.
Fees and feasibility
04 March 2010 | Judith Tydd
A clear understanding of what a business needs from a legal firm is essential for getting the right partner.
Pay-back time
04 March 2010 | Tony Featherstone
Stocks that reward investors with decent dividends are becoming harder to find - but there are some candidates.
Market update
04 March 2010 | David James
Toll reassessed | African exposure | ThinkSmart shines | Property debt worry | Headwinds for Adelaide | Commodities: 'the best hedge'
How the Rich 200 invest: Kerry Stokes
04 March 2010 | John Stensholt
Wealth $1.9 billion; BRW Rich 200 ranking 11.
Confidence emerges
04 March 2010 | Damon Frith
A clear sign of the lifting of global financial restraints from corporate Australia was last week's move by Woolworths to reinitiate its capital management program and announce a $400 million share buyback....
How the Rich 200 invest: Ken Talbot
25 February 2010 | John Stensholt
Wealth $750 million; BRW Rich 200 ranking 42.
Precious, like water
25 February 2010 | Anthony Sibillin
The global financial crisis has underscored the importance of liquidity in any balanced investment portfolio.
Market update
25 February 2010 | David James
CBA splits analysts | RBS likes API's prospects | Praise for Mac Office | Ticks for Macarthur | Kentor Gold looks good
Sweet spot
25 February 2010 | Damon Frith
Australia's growing secondary debt market is a profitable place to be for big private investors looking to diversify.
Healthy numbers
25 February 2010 | Tony Featherstone
Growth by acquisition can be a dangerous strategy, but some health-care aggregators may be worth a look....
Westpac Online Investing
25 February 2010 | Anthony Sibillin
In a nutshell | Suitable for | Up close | Worst features | Fees and fine print | Also consider
Opportunities open up
25 February 2010 | Damon Frith
Greece is the sickest piglet with reports the EU is preparing a 22 billion euro rescue package.
Consistency counts
18 February 2010 | Tony Featherstone
Smart investors identify stocks with steady earnings and income growth, then wait for a price correction.
Equity steps in
18 February 2010 | Kevin Chinnery
Miners will need to look for more sources of finance as bank credit dries up.
Reasons for cheer
18 February 2010 | Damon Frith
Reporting season is off to a decent start, although even some of the better performers are cautious.
How the Rich 200 invest: Kevin Seymour
18 February 2010 | John Stensholt
Wealth $507 million; BRW Rich 200 ranking 73.
Things are better than they look
18 February 2010 | Damon Frith
Investors can take advantage of days of negative sentiment without big risk.
How the Rich 200 invest: Darren De Bortoli
11 February 2010 | John Stensholt
Wealth $189 million; BRW Rich 200 ranking 58.
Getting on the China bus
11 February 2010 | Damon Frith
Commodity prices have remained resilient despite the dramatic downturn in growth in developed nations.
Trend spend
11 February 2010 | Tony Featherstone
Buying shares that are on the way up and selling ones that are falling is a simple but rewarding method of trading.
Investors gear for recovery
11 February 2010 | Kevin Chinnery
Managed funds are coming back into favour as stock selection becomes more challenging in a tighter market.
Where to dig
11 February 2010 | Dan Hall
Australian miners have rewarded investors handsomelyin recent years, and many will continue to do so.
How the Rich 200 invest: Gordon Merchant
04 February 2010 | John Stensholt
Wealth $849 million; BRW Rich 200 ranking 44.
Long-term potential
04 February 2010 | Tony Featherstone
Clean Global is one of the more interesting microcap speculative ideas at its current share price.
American rules may rule
04 February 2010 | Anthony Sibillin
Australian banks - and their shareholders - should be concerned about proposed tough United States bank regulations.
A strong, lean recovery
04 February 2010 | Damon Frith
And there is room for optimism. Inventory levels in the US are at their lowest since the mid-1970s.
Continental shift
04 February 2010 | Tony Featherstone
Africa is still a risky investment but Australian miners are achieving good results there.
All eyes forward
28 January 2010 | Damon Frith
Corporate profit announcements will indicate the direction of Australia's economy.
Internet darlings
28 January 2010 | Tony Featherstone
Web portals may appear to be a gateway to robust returns but reseach and careful analysis is vital.
How the Rich 200 invest: Melissa Karlson
28 January 2010 | John Stensholt
Wealth $283 million; BRW Rich 200 ranking 44. Member of Wyllie family.
Needles in haystacks
21 January 2010 | Tony Featherstone
Value might have been easy to find last year, but the game has changed as the broader market recovers.
Know when to hold and when to fold
21 January 2010 | Damon Frith
Ten cleaned up both its balance sheet and share register last year and is likely to benefit.
Inheritance tacks
21 January 2010 | Anthony Sibillin
Rule changes and a government review are focusing attention on the value of self-managed superannuation funds.
How the Rich 200 invest
21 January 2010 | John Stensholt
Wealth, $1.21 billio; BRW Rich 200 ranking 24.
Investing overseas
14 January 2010 | David James
Some important questions need answering before taking the plunge.
Fixed income
14 January 2010 | Anthony Sibillin
The exceptional performance of bonds will depend on what happens to interest rates.
Top 5 dividend stocks
14 January 2010 | Dan Hall
Not everyone investing in the sharemarket is looking for share price growth. Some, particularly superannuants, just want high dividends. Traditionally property stocks provide high distributions (or dividends) but it's worth looking across the whole market.
Top 5 value stocks
14 January 2010 | John Stensholt
If last year's market surge taught investors anything it was that stocks can be unloved, only to surge back into favour.
Best shares for 2010
14 January 2010 | Damon Frith
There is still plenty of money to be made on the Australian stockmarket. But finding it now means picking the right stocks for the times.
How the Rich 200 invest
14 January 2010 | John Stensholt
Wealth $1.05 billion; BRW Rich 200 ranking 28.
How the Rich 200 invest: Napoleon Perdis
03 December 2009 | Ainslie Chandler
Wealth $90 million; BRW Young Rich ranking 15.
Buried treasures
03 December 2009 | Dan Hall
Demand for certain metals will grow as the economy picks up, so it's worth keeping eye on the best producers.
Small perform big
03 December 2009 | Tony Featherstone
Over the year, small-cap ideas have proven their quality, with many increasing their prices far more than the market.
Follow the leaders
03 December 2009 | John Stensholt
Many of the country's wealthiest invest where others fear to go, but the ploy has recouped much of their losses in the downturn.
Judgement day (part 1)
26 November 2009 | Tony Featherstone
The time has come to review the portfolios we proposed at the beginning of a tumultuous year.
