SMSF investors should think about purchasing property within their SMSF in their 30s rather than postponing it until they are in their 40s, but only after seeking professional advice, according to wealth advisory group Omniwealth.

A recent pick-up in activity for the Chinese government’s interlinking trade deals and infrastructure projects could offer long-term opportunities for investors, according to a specialist global listed infrastructure manager.

It makes perfect sense that investing in Australian companies, with the view to enjoying their dividend yield, has been the cornerstone of investing in this country for decades.

In the shift from domestic shares to global equities in self-directed and SMSF portfolios, both advisers and investors are asking specifically about valuations.

The federal opposition’s policy to scrap excess imputation credit refunds, if implemented, would likely reduce the after-tax returns from Australian shares and, in turn, result in SMSFs changing their investment approach and behaviours.

Investors, particularly retirees, seeking income from their investments have been cautioned to be aware of fake income.

Australian institutional investors are extremely familiar with investing in emerging markets and, particularly, the opportunities they provide at different times in investment cycles to outperform the global developed or Australian markets.

Ever since Australia’s first major gold boom in the 1850s, the precious metal has always excited investors. The excitement is rewarding, often, and sometimes calamitous.

There are many different vehicles available to investors seeking to build wealth, consolidate their financial position or bankroll a comfortable retirement. When it comes to asset allocation, a host of factors contribute to the decision-making process, including age, family commitments, income and the individual’s appetite for risk.