How $10,000 performed across eight asset classes in 2024

How ,000 performed across eight asset classes in 2024

Another year of varied returns demonstrates the importance of diversification. Global share markets surged into record territory during 2024, delivering double-digit returns to many investors. Indeed, investors using broad-based exchange traded funds (ETFs) to cover the largest companies on U.S. and international share markets would have ended the year with significant gains. By contrast, total … Read more

Australian home prices turning back up again

Australian home prices turning back up again

Key points – CoreLogic data shows average home prices rose 0.3% in February, after a brief three-month downturn of just 0.4%. – The upswing came in anticipation of, and then confirmation of, an RBA rate cut which boosted buyer confidence. – Annual growth in rents slowed to 4.1%yoy, the slowest since 2021. Poor rental affordability … Read more