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Articles by Alexandra Cain

Alexandra regularly writes for the Australian Financial Review as well as several other publications in Australia and overseas including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, In The Black and Forge.

She also edits Listed@ASX and has previously published a weekly small business column called The Big Idea which appeared in the Fairfax metropolitan mastheads.

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US election plays second fiddle to COVID

December 1, 2020 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

Despite the derision US president Donald Trump attracts, there are pluses and minuses to his departure from the White House next January for local superannuation investors.

SMSFs: Sustainable investing just got personal

October 14, 2020 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

The year 2020 has been a turning point for sustainable investing on so many levels. COVID has brought to the forefront of investors’ minds considerations such as how companies treat their staff, as well as numerous other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

SMSFs switch to managed accounts

September 1, 2020 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

Managed accounts are increasingly taking the place of managed funds in self-managed super fund (SMSF) portfolios because they give advisers the ability to act swiftly when markets move, as well as offering tax advantages and improved transparency.

How to achieve genuine diversification in an SMSF

August 3, 2020 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

Once again it has taken a major market correction to highlight the high (and sometimes extreme) levels of correlation between different asset classes.

Managing your SMSF through a recession

July 9, 2020 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

Many trustees have never had to run a self-managed super fund through a recession. So to survive this period, experts recommend avoiding selling when markets are at their nadir, focusing on fundamentals and looking for opportunities to acquire well-priced quality businesses.

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Income alternatives to bank shares

May 15, 2020 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors were left reeling after three of the big four banks slashed dividends across the board, with ANZ and Westpac suspending theirs altogether and NAB cutting its by 64%. CBA has said it won’t make a final decision on its dividend until August when it reports its full year results.

Does a core and satellite strategy still work? Two perspectives…

May 9, 2020 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

A core and satellite asset allocation strategy is one of the most popular ways to invest. But does it still make sense when markets are falling?

Passive versus active: Which investment style is best in a downturn?

April 3, 2020 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

It’s tempting for SMSF investors to switch from passive investments to actively managed strategies when markets are volatile and falling. But it’s more important than ever to work out the right trade-off between performance and fees to help preserve precious capital.

Average costs and time to manage an SMSF

November 20, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

There’s debate in the SMSF sector as industry stalwarts question figures published by ASIC that suggest it costs $13,900 a year to run a DIY fund.

How to structure your super if you’re going overseas

October 11, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

The laws that apply to your retirement savings can become more complex if you live or work overseas for any length of time. Here, we highlight some of the rules, issues and options that you need to consider to look after your retirement savings.

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SMSF options: Should you remain invested or wind it up?

October 1, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

It’s an idea to do a regular cost benefit analysis to ensure if you have an SMSF, it’s still the right way for you to structure your assets.

What happens to an SMSF in the event of divorce?

October 1, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

Breaking up can be hard to do, it can also be financially costly. If you share an SMSF, then you will need to split your assets. Here’s what you need to know.

The advantages of using MDAs in an SMSF

September 1, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

MDA’s are increasingly popular – we look at what they can offer and what situations they can really work in.

New contribution rules help bump up SMSF balances and reduce tax

September 1, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

We look at two strategies that can help boost your SMSF and reduce your taxable income.

How do the ipso facto rules apply to SMSFs?

August 1, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

Australia’s ipso facto laws have changed. This has relevance for self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees. In simple terms, the ipso facto provisions relate to what happens when one of the parties that are signatory to a contract goes into administration or similar.

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