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The article discusses the growth of investment strategies among Australian investors driven primarily by strong global equity and bond markets, high demand of natural resources and high appreciation value of residential property. It notes on the declining government bonds of the country and the U.S. over the past few decades to 2013 which seen double-digit inflation and high unemployment. It also examines the Australia's investment returns in bonds and equities in 2013.

The article discusses the five rules on how to protect a portfolio and maximize the investor's returns despite the global financial crisis. One of the golden rules include the theory of diversification which means to make enough bets that are sure to pay off. Employing an investing strategy called dollar-cost averaging will help to spread the bets of investors on the market. Moreover, selecting the simple rather than complex scheme is important so that investors could understand the investment.

The article examines the outlook for Steadfast shares, a 280-strong publicly-listed broker firms scheduled for trading in August 2013. Analysts are saying that based on the public market trading experience of Australian brokers, there should be strong demand for Steadfast shares which could return confidence in the unfriendly conditions of the initial public offering (IPO) market. Investors' appetite for low-risk and high return-on-equity should also make Steadfast stocks attractive.

The article examines whether size is the best predictor of where investors will put their money. While investors tend to think that large funds are better than small, according to the author, it is not necessarily so. According to studies, the bigger the fund the smaller the return. To address the problem, a sound strategy is needed, according to the author.

The article reports that listed investment companies (LICs) are back on track and are already attracting investors. It notes that the progress in the sector is due to increased investment in managed funds, poor returns from unlisted managed funds, and unexpected tax outcomes. It notes that potential diversification benefits are one of the attractions of LICs as professional investors were reportedly increasing asset allocations to resource shares, emerging economies and alternative investments.

The article presents the economic analyst's perspectives regarding the investors' expectations of greater returns through buying best bargain stocks. Graham Harman, an equity strategist of Citicorp, stresses the implications of the investor's high anticipation for the fastest equity since they can also be the first to fall the furthest. It points out the importance of the capitalist's willingness to tolerate higher risk levels for the strong rewards.

The article reports on the effect of the growth of private equity firms in the Australian business market which the companies are having difficulties competing on making and winning acquisitions. According to Deutsche Bank head of financial sponsors David Backler, the private equity's share in 2005 was about 8 percent and it is estimated to rise to 20 percent more in the following years. Private-equity firms offers greater return of investments than institutional investors.

Discusses the observation that companies might benefit more from refraining from chasing growth and instead using the money to improve its return of investment. Illustration of the view that growth of companies do not translate to profitability, as reflected in the profits of Telstra; Investments attracted by large companies; Capital strategy of Westr Australian Newspapers; Perception of returning shareholders' funds as a way to solve the problem of lack of market growth.

The article examines the outlook for telecommunications company stocks in Australia as of July 18, 2013. Data shows that over the past twelve months, telco stocks collectively almost doubled the S&P return. However, analysts are saying that it is hard to make the case to buy these stocks at current levels given the risks telcos are paying too much for acquisition in a heated market. In this environment, smaller telcos may offer better value for investors comfortable with riskier stocks.

The article discusses the limited investment opportunities for water as an asset class in Australia. Ownership of Australian water through entitlement, it says, could lead to exposure of investors to rising water prices due to the imbalance of supply and demand that it should be done through a fund manager in the asset class. It also notes the launching of the Blue Sky Water Fund expecting up to 14% of annual returns with a requirement of 50,000 Australian dollars in minimum initial investment.

The article discusses the difficulty Australian investors can encounter by investing in American real estate. Last year Australians spent on U.S. residential property of about 600 million dollars. But there is a lot of risk on it including piling up of property management costs, tax complications could affect investors' returns and the difficulty on checking the property.

The article discusses the value of online portal companies to Australian investors as of July 2011. It cites the advantages of such companies, which include free cash flow, high returns on investment, and low debt, reports that many tend to be overpriced to anticipate market equity adjustments, and presents a list of the stock values of some. It recommends some of these, including Seek and Carsales.com, but provides mixed reviews for the REA Group.

The article provides an outlook for the Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REIT) including predictions for mergers and acquisitions as market conditions improve. A-REITs were not favored by financial investors during the global crisis even if it was once considered as a prized part of any investment portfolio. According to Merrill Lynch analysts, total returns from A-REITs are expected to be delivered in 2011 along with the broader equities market as banking and cyclical stocks grow.

The article presents several pointers to be considered to realize a good outcome in an investment. It emphasizes the need for investors to adopt a defensive core portfolio and more aggressive fringe benefits to produce sustainable revenue. It indicates the importance of reexamining the used defensive approaches and various rate indicators. In addition, it notes on the value of investment reporting and the provision of the right alternative investment.

The article offers information on the role of contracts for difference (CFD) traders in financial risk management. It examines the possible favorable and downside result provided by CFD traders to their clients. It is argued the CFDs are much simpler trade instrument, like investors wherein returns can be substantial from small capital.

The article comments on professional stockmarket investors' view that the upcoming reporting season in corporate Australia will be a tough one. It also cites figures that support another popular view that the stockmarket will improve by the end of 2008. It suggests that there are plenty of opportunities in the Australian stockmarket and a disciplined, conservative approach will result in excellent returns for investors.

The article reflects on the growth experienced by small property companies in Australia. Though billions of dollars are flowing in, the property sector has only increased by about 2 percent at the S&x#0026;P/ASX 200 Property Trust Index. However, smaller property stocks have provided investors with good total returns.

Reports that the domestic aviation boom is fueling interest in regional airport privatization in Australia. Interest of investors in privatization opportunities among the six airports still in government hands; Claim of regional aviation experts that the development of airports owned by local councils and state governments is being jeopardized by the commercial limitations of their shareholders and bureaucratic delays; Return on investment achieved by Australian Infrastructure Fund from Queensland Airports.

Comments on the decrease of Australian investments in Southeast Asia. Interest of the investors in higher returns in China; Decrease of competition in the region.

Opinion. Discusses the tendency of Australian financiers to assume that clients are interested in only in returns. Mention of multinational networks; Networks as being benign; Tension between networks and civics; Basis of a network.