2022 Is Looking Good! – The DFA Daily 16th August 2021

The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour.

In today’s show we consider the reality versus fantasy of COVID herd immunity, pressure on CBA from shareholders to get serious about the environment, Bank of Queensland’s unfair small business contracts, some new property hot spots (or not) and we consider whether retirees will really die with money still in super, as the government seeks to encourage them to withdraw more cash. Is this just self-interest?

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Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

The Real Story Of Independent Financial Advice!

A deep dive on the issue surrounding independent financial advice from financial planners in Australia from Daniel Brammall, the President of Independent Financial Advisers.

We discussed the clear demarcation between independent advisers and those tied to specific institutions. The Royal Commission made significant changes to the industry which is adapting to become more professional.

https://pifa.org.au/

You can find a truly independent adviser via their web site.

Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay Damien Klassen: Investing Today

This is an edited version of our latest live stream, as I discuss the latest issues in the Financial Markets with Damien Klassen from Walk The World Fund and Nucleus Wealth. https://walktheworld.com.au/ .

CONTENTS
0:00 Start
0:15 Introduction
1:30 Damien Joins
3:48 Tech Sector
17:48 Rotation From Value Stocks
19:30 Inflation (or not)… Growth…
33:54 US, China and Australian Markets
45:00 Iron Ore
53:00 FED QE
55:33 What Are “Australian Shares”?
1:05:00 Rate Rises?
1:08:00 Property Market
1:14:00 Leverage
1:17:00 Debt To Earnings Ratio
1:23:00 Pharmaceuticals
1:33:00 Super Funds Performance
1:42:09 Conclusions and Close

Original edition with live chat replay is here: https://youtu.be/TiJy-MwHPZ8

The Super First Time Buyer Booster!

We look at the latest proposals to allow first time buyers to access superannuation to buy their first home. The proposal is supported by powerful Political voices, but also opposed by Ministers. And evidence from our surveys suggests this would be a trigger to rise prices further.

Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

FINAL REMINDER: DFA Live 8pm Sydney Tonight – Damien Klassen From Nucleus Wealth

Join our live show tonight, and ask a question live via the YouTube Chat.

Join us for a live Q&A as I discuss the latest on the financial markets with Damien Klassen, Head Of Investments at Nucleus Wealth. https://nucleuswealth.com/author/damien-klassen/

SMSF – Bed of Roses or Crown of Thorns?

I discuss a Nucleus Wealth article authored by Tim Fuller, Head of Advice at Nucleus.

The allure of having complete control over your financial future is very compelling, and becomes even more so in turbulent market periods, like the one we have seen in 2020. So it is understandable that 2020’s volatile markets combined with the opaqueness of many large super funds could have left you wondering if you should be opening your own self managed super fund (SMSF).

Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Making Super “Super” Again! – With Steve Mickenbecker

An important discussion with Steve Mickenbecker, Group Executive, Financial Services & Chief Commentator at Canstar. Super is fraught with issues, which can squash returns. What can be done to maximise them?

Note: DFA has no commercial relationship with Canstar.

[We had some issues with audio sync over Zoom, fixed in post as best we could]

https://www.canstar.com.au/team-members/steve-mickenbecker/