Insights & Tips

Key points

• Shares are at risk of a short-term correction or consolidation, but investment markets should provide solid returns this year on the back of continuing economic recovery and low interest rates.

Key points

• 2020 was dominated by the coronavirus pandemic but shares saw okay returns on the back of policy stimulus and vaccine optimism – resulting in constrained but positive returns for balanced growth super funds.

Mainstream and financial media keep presenting us daily with the ever-present worry list surrounding investment markets that relates to economic activity, profits, interest rates, politics, etc. Or by the perennial predictions of an imminent crash.

As Australia continues to weather the COVID storm, it’s easy to only focus on the present.

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Few moments in life are more exciting than buying a home. And for good reason: it will likely be the biggest investment you’ll ever make.

Buying your first car, helping the children get a good education, enjoying a rewarding retirement.

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