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Winter 2011



    A word from Daniel Minihan

    Welcome to Moore Stephens Wealth Management’s “Investment Strategies” – a newsletter that is designed to keep you informed on all things wealth.

    Economy Commentary

    Global Economy

    Bubble Trouble

    There has been much talk in recent times about whether the Australian property market is currently in the midst of a bubble. There are those who strongly believe this to be true, whilst there are others who point out that the rising prices is merely a reflection of current factors, including supply shortages and increasing demand from migration. Many have been quick to make comparisons between the Australian market and that of the U.S. in the lead up to its crash, and whilst this is useful it must be done with caution as no two markets are alike.

    Is it time to invest internationally?

    With the relative strength of both the Australian economy and currency the astute investor is now, more than ever, considering investing into international assets, in this article we consider the pros and cons of sending your money offshore.

    Why investing in bonds is beneficial…

    Fixed interest is a commonly misunderstood asset class.


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