On 29 August 2018, the ASX 200 peaked for the year at 6352. On 31 December, it closed at 5646 for a loss of 11.1 per cent – a curt reminder of equity market volatility. But if you thought 2018 was a bumpy ride for equities, the portents for this year are far from promising. […]

A volatile share market, low returns on cash and the combination of high prices and low yields for residential property have resulted in SMSFs turning to commercial real estate in droves, a new report has found.

Commercial property lending specialist Thinktank has launched two fixed income trusts specifically targeting SMSF investors seeking income-yielding investments in the current low interest rate environment.

Unlisted commercial property is likely to remain attractive to yield-hunting investors even as bond rates improve, according to AMP Capital.