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2010
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2010
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In this Edition:
- Still the lucky country ....?
- After what has been called the Great Recession, there are positive signs for a return to global growth.
- Who put the B in BRIC?
- A few clues – they have won the football world cup five times and will host the 2014 football world cup and the 21st Olympics in 2016. And the answer is…Brazil.
- Age is just a number
- Downager is the badge given to baby boomers who feel younger than their chronological years. Now that’s Downager not dowager*
- ‘Ciad mile failte’ from New Scotland
- With a history rooted in Celtic tradition you can expect ‘a hundred thousand welcomes’ if you visit Nova Scotia.
2009
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Summer 2009
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In this Edition:
- Looking forward to 2010
- Investment markets move in cycles and looking back over our recent newsletters it shows the path from crisis to the beginnings of a recovery.
- Trying to guess the future
- Each asset class performs differently each year. Sometimes shares are winners, sometimes property, sometimes bonds. Even cash is sometimes the best place to be.
- Are you one of the 54%?
- A 2008 survey by the Public Trustee found that 54% of residents in NSW do not have a Will.
- Insurance to help you get better
- The last thing you need if you are sick is money worries. In the words of the doctor who came up with the idea of ‘trauma’ insurance, “a doctor can repair a man physically, but only insurers can repair a patient's finances”.
- On top of the world for Christmas
- How would you like to meet Santa’s reindeers? Everyone knows Rudolf but what are the other eight called?
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Spring 2009
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In this Edition:
- Green Shoots - What about the roots?
- Last issue our lead article explored the emerging ‘green shoots’ of recovery. The big question is – "Do these shoots have good roots?”
- Adapting to Change
- Charles Darwin said that it is not the fastest or strongest who survive but those who adapt the best to change.
- Assets for a Growing Income
- When asset prices are jumping all over the place it is easy for investors to get sidetracked with current valuations and forget all about the income.
- Swim with humpbacks
- There are only three places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales and Tonga is the closest.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Winter 2009
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In this Edition:
- Equity Markets Believe in Green Shoots
- Global share markets have shown some consistent gains and despite being only a fraction of what was lost since the peak in November 2007, there are also a few positive signs indicating a potential turnaround in the global economy.
- Financial Planning Tips from the 2009 Budget
- This article is designed to provide an overview of the changes that are most applicable to investors with long-term financial plans
- Fit, Fun and Forever Young!
- It's time to get those old sports shoes out and to rekindle the inspiration from your sporting past!
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2009
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In this Edition:
- What a bargain!
- With daily news headlines persistently negative towards asset values, you could be excused for thinking: How can we contemplate investing in anything at the moment?
- Investing without speculating
- Investing is a long term process. Ignore the noise and stick with your plan.
- Investing for income
- Where can you put your money to make it work for you?
- Have you covered all the risks in your life?
- Have you checked up on the levels of cover of your life and TPD insurance?
- Discover the wonders in your own backyard
- The lower Australian dollar may be good for tourists coming to Australia, but not so good if you want to travel to many popular destinations overseas.
2008
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Summer 2008
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In this Edition:
- Where to from here?
- The impacts of the global financial crisis and economic slowdown appear daily in the media and it is easy to get the feeling that we are sliding down a never ending slope. But you need to look beyond the news to see what is really happening.
- Avenue gets a face lift
- Avenue's new website provides tailored information and tools to assist in meeting the needs of our clients and advisers.
- Is a lower A$ bad news?
- There are winners from a lower exchange rate.
- A gift for the grandkids at Christmas
- Are bikes, books and Barbie dolls a choice they will really appreciate?
- Let's go racing
- With the fun of the Melbourne Cup behind us, here are some alternative Australian racing carnivals.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Spring 2008
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In this Edition:
- Interest Rates - on the way down
- It was only two issues ago that we looked at the benefits some investors were reaping from higher interest rates. Now it appears that the Reserve Bank may have pressed a bit hard on the economic brakes and there is a broad expectation that interest rates are now on a downward trend.
- Tax and Superannuation Death Benefits
- With superannuation now the preferred "low-tax environment" to accumulate long-term savings, we can expect to see big increases in superannuation balances in the future.
- Carbon Trading
- The government calls it a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) and the opposition calls it a tax. Everyone else calls it carbon trading. Most Australians are in favour of it, even though most of us don’t know what it is.
- Fire and Ice
- For a holiday destination that’s geographically and climatically remote from the Australian experience, Iceland and Greenland would have to be high up on the list.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Winter 2008
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In this Edition:
- What's driving inflation?
- Many of the forces pushing up prices lie outside our control.
- Be ready to prove who you are
- Superannuation funds will check your identity before paying benefits
- Better deal on super guarantee
- new rules will see that all workers get a better deal with the superannuation contributions paid by their employers.
- What's short selling and stock lending?
- These techniques allow investors to make money even when share markets are falling
- A place to go before it's gone
- When you are the flattest country in the world, even a small rise in sea level is a worry.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2008
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In this Edition:
- The good news on higher interest rates
- Higher interest rates may be a concern for borrowers, but good news for some investors.
- Labor’s plans
- An examination of Labor’s plans for tax, superannuation, first home buyers and inflation.
- Price versus value
- Share prices are volatile, whereas the value of companies is usually much more stable.
- London – City of treasures
- A brief tour through some of London’s best spots.
2007
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Spring 2007
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In this Edition:
- Super money in 2007-2008
- The new super rules encourage you to make regular contributions to super over your working life.
- Co-contributions get even better
- In 2005-06, 1.2 million Australians were paid $959 million in co-contributions - an average of $800 each. Will you get a slice of the pie in 2007-08?
- Understanding wrap accounts
- A more complete understanding of how portfolio management services (or wrap accounts) work may save you short term anguish.
- Biblical Times
- Rural Oman is like stepping back in time. Imagine low white houses surrounded by date palms and the sound of the imam calling the faithful to prayer.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Winter 2007
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In this Edition:
- It's good to be 60!
- The new rules will mean your super is tax-free when you retire after your 60th birthday. The rules are also good news if you work past age 60.
- Aged care latest rules
- If you, or a member of your family, are considering a move into aged care, a review of the latest rules could save you money.
- Trustees and the tax office
- If you are the trustee of a self managed super fund, take note that the Tax Office has 590 staff dedicated to checking you are running your fund properly.
- Protect your assets
- If you own a small business you may see it as your retirement nest egg but now superannuation can be a safer bet .
- Vietnam on two wheels
- Riding a bicycle gets you there faster than walking but lets you enjoy the sights, smells and colours of the country up close.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2007
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In this Edition:
- 1 July 2007
- The end of this financial year comes with added importance.
- Finding some extra cash
- With rising property values, many older Australians find they are asset rich but income poor.
- Maximising after tax returns
- Most investments report their returns before tax. But does that present the full picture?
- Income is temporary but expenses are permanent
- A recent survey showed an unnecessarily high level of risk taking by small business owners.
- Sail like Captain Cook
- If you were on Sydney Harbour on Australia Day you will have seen six tall ships compete in a race down the harbour.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Summer 2007
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In this Edition:
- Merry Christmas
- As you struggle through the many tasks preparing for Christmas, spare a thought for the extreme effort put in by Santa and his team.
- What is volatility?
- The Macquarie dictionary defines volatility as “unstable and potentially dangerous, unpredictable or prone to sudden change”.
- Keeping track of your super
- Superannuation funds have over $9.8 billion of money where they have lost contact with the owner. With 10.5 million workers in Australia, that’s $933 each.
- Guidance for trustees
- If you have a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF), the Tax Office wants you to know what you are letting yourself in for.
- Fun and games in Mexico
- One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor!
2006
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Spring 2006
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In this Edition:
- What's inflation?
- An explanation of the Consumer Price Index and how it can vary between states, cities and individuals.
- Reviewing your estate plan
- Three case studies illustrating the importance of reviewing an estate plan.
- Convenient - but stay safe
- Tips to make Internet banking safe.
- Old strategies for insurance need a re-think
- The proposed new superannuation rules mean life insurance in super may become more attractive.
- Living on the highest lake in the world
- Ama suwa, do not steal; Ama quella, don't be idle; Ama llulla, do not lie.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Winter 2006
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In this Edition:
- The global economy "fires on all cylinders"
- Over recent years, the world has relied heavily on the USA as the major driver of world growth.
- Tips and traps of estate planning
- There are two vital elements to an estate plan - firstly to have one and secondly to review it periodically.
- Minimising tax on options
- The impact of capital gains tax (CGT) on options is poorly understood. There are opportunities to minimise CGT by using a section E139 election.
- Oh what a budget!
- The 2006 Federal Budget provided income tax cuts and improvements to Family Tax Benefits as expected but the big surprise was the massive changes proposed to the superannuation and retirement income system.
- The river that never finds the sea
- The Okavango River in Botswana flows into the Kalahari Desert creating a 15,000 square kilometre maze of lagoons, channels, and islands.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2006
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In this Edition:
- Goldilocks lives on
- Like the baby bear's porridge, 2005 will be remembered by many as being just right - not too hot, not too cold.
- Estate planning basics
- Understanding the terminology is an essential first step in getting your plans in order.
- The cost of kids
- Recent research shows the more you earn, the more you spend on your children.
- Protecting a vital asset
- What if there was no one to run the house and look after the children?
- Cruising le canal du Midi
- "We didn't seem to be moving. The countryside with all its smells and sounds moved past us."
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Summer 2006
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In this Edition:
- Why are the markets so volatile?
- After a couple of years of rising share prices, many stock markets have started to become quite jittery.
- Is this the best place for your money?
- Many Australians hold direct share investments but most hold only a few shares.
- Men are from Mars and women from Venus
- ...and it shows in the way they invest.
- Super keeps getting better
- It's been a long timing coming but super contribution splitting is here.
- Land of fjords, the midnight sun and strange drinking laws
- Between the 9th and 13th centuries, Viking warriors travelled throughout Europe and sailed as far as Constantinople and Greenland exploring, trading and invading. Nowadays, Norwegians remain a resilient and self sufficient people who delight in welcoming visitors to their homeland.
2005
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Spring 2005
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In this Edition:
- One small step for the financial markets, one giant step for China.
- The recent revaluation of the Chinese currency came as a welcome surprise for many economists. Initially it was only a small change - but one that is likely to have a significant impact in the future.
- Keeping your identity safe
- Having their identity stolen costs Australians over $2.2 billion a year. How can you protect yourself and what do you do if it happens to you?
- The surcharge is dead
- The scrapping of the super surcharge brings to an end nine years of a complex and unpopular tax - and brings mproved opportunities for serious savers.
- Is your portfolio changing shape?
- All investments involve some degree of risk, although for some the degree is very small. A regular review of your portfolio will ensure you are not taking on an "uncomfortable" level of risk.
- See the world on foot
- There is so much to see and so little time that travellers often only get a fleeting impression of other places and cultures. To really see a country, you need to travel on foot.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Winter 2005
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In this Edition:
- Retiring Retirement
- Does thirty years of leisure appeal to you? A recent survey in America showed that baby boomers aren't planning to retire like their parent did.
- A lesson in Three Years
- Remember the key lessons of share investing? The last three years have demonstrated them perfectly.
- Incentives to keep Working
- The Government is tweaking the rules to provide greater flexibility for pre-retirees as well as incentives to keep working.
- Good news budget
- The May budget brought more than just tax cuts with lower superannuation taxes and the ability to split super contributions between spouses.
- Land of Whisky and Golf
- Whilst Whisky is important for a haggis eating ceremony, it is also important to golfers.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2005
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In this Edition:
- 2004 was a Great Year for Investors
- All asset classes performed well in the year ending 31 December 2004 but there is more to the raw figures than meets the eye.
- It's a Big World Out There
- The planned merger of Proctor and Gamble and Gillette will create a company valued on the US stock market at $186 billion.
- Seven Steps to a Good Super Choice
- Many employees will get the chance to choose where their super fund contributions are made after 1 July 2005.
- Appeal Creates and Opportunity
- A recent ruling provides an opportunity for small business owners to boost their superannuation and that of their spouses.
- Go South - Really South
- Where's the coldest, driest, windiest, highest and remotest place on earth? Antarctica of course.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Summer 2005
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In this Edition:
- Election Promises
- There is now a lot less uncertainty in the political process and the Howard Government is positioned to push through its reform agenda.
- What is happening to Oil Prices?
- Oil is a key driver of modern economies and, as we discovered in the 1970s, has the capacity to de-rail economic growth.
- Looking Behind the Public Face of Property Trusts
- Property trusts have changed over the past five years. Will their performance be maintained?
- Aussie Shares are on a Roll
- T2004 has been another rewarding year for investors in Australian Shares.
- The Land Below the Wind - Sabah
- Sabah is one of the world's greatest treasuries of wildlife.
2004
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Spring 2004
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In this Edition:
- Super Choice
- It has taken up to eight years for the Government to get their Super Choice laws passed through the senate. So what does it mean?
- A Land of Contrasts Going Its Own Way
- India has used its own special advantages to carve out a special place in the world. It's not just another China.
- Making the Right Choices
- Have you ever stood in the supermarket looking at the range of shampoos and conditioners and wondered which is best?
- Superannuation Update T
- hanks to the political process, planned changes to legislation do not always get through Senate to become law. Here's an update to the current state of play.
- The Byron Bay of California
- With a spectacular coastline and beaches, a classic lighthouse, a whaling history, a strong artistic community and a fertile hinterland, Monterey sounds like Byron Bay. But wait there's more!
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Winter 2004
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In this Edition:
- More Super Changes
- Notwithstanding the changes proposed in the recent Federal Budget the following changes are scheduled to take effect.
- The China Story
- Forecasters predict that by 2050 China will be the biggest economy in the world, followed by the USA and India.
- Managing the transition to Aged Care
- We are living longer and an increasing number of people will need support either in their own home or in an ahed care facility.
- Stepped or Level Premiums?
- Unlike general insurance, you have a choice in the way you pay premiums for life insurance, income protection and trauma insurance.
- On the Trail of An Irish Beer
- If you have ever been in an Irish pub you will have heard of Kilkenny beer. But there is actually a place called Kilkenny.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2004
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In this Edition:
- Our New Licence
- As part of the Financial Services Reform Act, anyone providing financial advice must now hold an Australian Financial Services Licence.
- The World Awakes
- Because Australia is an island, some people would like to think that the rest of the world doesnt matter - but we are part of the global economy..
- Managing Your Own Super
- There are are now over 275,000 Self Managed Super Funds with fewer than five members where the members are also the trustees.
- Explaining Hybrids
- An investment that is part fixed interest and part share.
- Holiday in Victoria B.C.
- With the Aussie dollar strengthening against the Canadian, now is a great time to explore Vancouver Island and its capital Victoria.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Summer 2004
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In this Edition:
- Property vs Shares
- Shares are too risky, prices fluctuate too much and you could lose all your money. The property market has peaked and the bubble will soon burst.
- Rising Health Care Costs
- Government retirement policy stands on the three legs of the age pension, mandatory superannuation & voluntary super. Now a fourth leg is emerging – health care.
- Super Changes
- The Government has recently succeeded in getting a few more of its superannuation changes through Parliament. Superannuation is such a political hot potato that any changes are going to take time. It has taken 18 months for the latest two changes to move from a promise to reality.
- Absolute Return Investments
- Traditionally fund managers measure their performance against a benchmark like the ASX200 or the Dow Jones index. Now a new breed ofinvestments are emerging which aim to perform (positively) whether the index is rising or falling.
- Vanuatu Island Paradise
- Vanuatu is a peaceful paradise only four hours flying north east of Sydney. It is a wonderful mix of western and islander cultures. It was colonised by the French and British in the 18th Century and they ruled it together as the world’s only “Condominium” until independence in 1980.
2003
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Spring 2003
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In this Edition:
- Better Days
- Today's brighter investment outlook highlights the essentially cyclical nature of the economy and financial markets. Although the political and economic landscape appeared bleak only a few months ago - with war, terrorism, SARS and share market declines - investment prospects now look more positive.
- Strategy - The power of regular investment
- A disciplined strategy of regular investment is the best way to boost the value of your investment portfolio.
- Superannuation - Is your name on the lost members register
- The lost members' register is a central register of lost superannuation fund members and retirement savings accounts (RSA) holders. How do you find out if you are on the register and if money is owed to you?
- Travel - New Zealand's Bay of Islands
- The Bay of Islands is one of the most picturesque and popular holiday sites in New Zealand. It offers great fishing, diving, sailing and other water sport experiences as well as some of New Zealand's most significant historic sites.
- The Avenue Promise
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2003
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In this Edition:
- Your financial future with Avenue
- Recent media reports have warned consumers about the shortcomings of the financial planning industry. But do the criticisms apply to advice offered by Avenue Capital Management?
- Protecting Your Assets
- Why is some insurance cover so cheap? You've seen the offer. Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of accident insurance for next to nothing. So what's the catch?
- Estate Planning - Can a testamentary trust protect your family's future?
- A testamentary trust, established in your will, may help facilitate the long-term fulfilment of your intentions, such as providing for your spouse and children...
- Internet Update - What's new at avenue.com.au?
- The Avenue Capital Management website just keeps improving. Our website is one of the most important ways we interact with our clients and now has the following new features... The Language of Money - ‘Cyclical' versus ‘defensive' investments Investment reports often categorise market sectors and companies as being cyclical or defensive. But what do these terms mean?
- Taxation - Ideas to consider ahead of tax time
- Tax effective investments in agricultural enterprises. Superannuation contributions. Protected loans. Timing your retirement. Deferring income and prepaying expenses.
- The Avenue Promise
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Summer 2003
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In this Edition:
- Focus on the fundamentals
- Market volatility only confirms the importance of adhering to a sound core investment strategy.
- Retirement - You can still apply for a Transitional RBL
- A Transitional RBL may provide significant tax benefits in retirement.
- Protecting Your Assets - Time to check your TPD insurance?
- The insurance obtained through most superannuation funds may be inadequate for most fund members.
- Managing Your Income - Are you eligible for a pension bonus?
- If you work past age pension age (and do not claim or receive the age pension) you may qualify for a tax-free lump sum bonus under the Pension Bonus Scheme.
- Estate Planning - The pros and cons of binding death benefit nominations
- Binding death benefit nominations provide superannuation fund members with increased certainty over the payment of death benefits. They also introduce additional requirements for trustees.
- The Language of Money - What is ‘hedging'?
- A word that often comes up in relation to international investments is hedging - taking out one investment position to protect against potential risk in another investment.
- The Avenue Promise
2002
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Winter 2002
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In this Edition:
- Now is not the time to move from International Shares
- Following a very disappointing 2002 financial year for both Australian and International share markets, you may be asking whether you should switch from equities to less volatile investments.
- Retirement - Super changes
- The Federal Government announced a number of new measures in the recent Budget to take effect from 1 July 2002.
- International standard - ASX adopts global industry names
- You may have noticed changes to share market sector names, introduced as part of the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).
- Investing - The golden and eternal rules of investing
- Seven ‘golden rules' for anyone who wants success in investing, adapted from a presentation given by Dr Don Stammer, Director of ING Australia Group.
- The language of Money - Is your fund overweight?
- In this section we offer useful definitions for terms and phrases the investment industry sometimes takes for granted. Financial publications sometimes refer to a fund being ‘overweight' or ‘underweight' in certain securities or asset classes. What is this preoccupation with weight?
- A wider Avenue in Newcastle
- A merger between two of Newcastle's leading financial planning practices enhances Avenue Capital Management's ability to serve clients in the Hunter region.
- The Avenue Promise
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2002
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In this Edition:
- Good reason for optimism
- The new year is under way — and so is the Australian economy. Despite economic gloom elsewhere in the world, many people are optimistic about the Australian economy. But is this optimism well founded?
- Retirement
- Employers often pay a golden handshake to employees on retirement. Similarly, a small business owner may pay the owner a golden handshake on selling the business.
- Protecting Your Privacy
- An important message to all our clients: At Avenue, your right to privacy is important to us. We would like to explain the type of personal information that we keep, how we may use that information, and to tell you about your privacy rights, as well as our rights and obligations.
- Plan for the people you love
- Have you done everything you can to plan for the welfare of your family members after you are no longer able to provide for them?
- Key dates for 2002
- Happy first birthday! As we celebrate Avenue Capital Management's first birthday, we reflect on our achievements.
- The Avenue Promise
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Summer 2002
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In this Edition:
- Staying Calm - But Alert!
- With volatile share markets in Australia and internationally, and with widespread uncertainty about the future, you may be tempted to sell off your investment portfolio.
- Is recession likely?
- While some analysts (and politicians) are predicting ‘doom and gloom' for the Australian economy, there are reasons for optimism.
- How safe is your super?
- It's in everyone's interests for the nation's superannuation funds to be secured through strict standards and obligations.
- Beware the attractive overseas-stock offer!
- If an investment seems too good to be true, it probably is. Many Australians have found this out the hard way, becoming victims of overseas share scams.
- The right investment blend
- Using the right blend of fund managers can enhance returns and reduce risk.
2001
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Winter 2001
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In this Edition:
- How to tame a bear market
- Although Australian shares have been volatile, they look like ending the year in positive territory. But what if we were to have a prolonged period without growth - a ‘bear market'?
- Turnaround on the horizon
- With business activity a little stronger now, talk of recession has waned. The retail sector appears to be performing well, as are exports, and there are signs of an improvement in building approvals and mortgage applications.
- CANNEX offers interesting comparisons
- The Avenue Capital Management web site now includes a link to CANNEX, an organisation that gathers, compiles and distributes interest rate comparisonsof a variety of retail financial products offered by financial institutions in Australia, Canada and the United States.
- Do you know the tax implications of business succession agreements?
- Financially protecting a business - in the event of the unexpected departure of a partner, major shareholder or key stakeholder - can be tricky.
- Don't ignore growth investments
- If your retirement is imminent, you may be tempted to focus on the short term. With a working lifetime behind you, a large lump sum may seem like a well-deserved reward.
- International shares - are they worth the effort?
- You may be wary of investing in international shares, considering their questionable performance in the past year. They appear to have been outstripped by just about every other investment alternative.
Avenue Capital Management Newsletter: Autumn 2001
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In this Edition:
- Welcome
- This regular newsletter will be just one way in which Avenue maintains its communications with clients bringing you items of interest and importance.
- 2001 Still Shows Potential
- Our view at Avenue is that there is certainly no need for pessimism as we set out into the new year and millennium.
- Avenue on-line
- A key element in the launch of our new company is the Avenue Capital Management website.
- Planning for Retirement
- Although planning for retirement can be a complicated and sensitive issue, there is a simple, but incontrovertible rule - the sooner you start the easier it becomes.
- Celebrating the launch of Avenue
- Avenue Capital Management is off to a bright start and looking forward to an even better future.
- Investing for your future
- Regardless of our age, our jobs or our lifestyle, we all have the same aim - to be financially independent, especially when we retire.
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