Plain Talk Guides

Managed funds »

Managed funds provide a cost-effective way for investors, large and small, to access a diversified mix of investments in a professionally managed package. This guide explains how managed funds work.

Investing for income »

This guide explains how you can generate income through investing. It explains the different types of income investments, factors impacting their returns and the importance of tax.

Realistic sharemarket
expectations »

This guide examines the relationship between risk and reward over 50 years of sharemarket returns. It aims to help investors understand what is realistic to expect from their share investments.

Building your investment
portfolio »

This guide explores the most important aspects of building an investment portfolio from the ground up. It covers asset allocation, implementation, rebalancing and reviewing your investment strategy.

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