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7 May 2020
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Few investors are as influential as Warren Buffett, although for the moment, the market is ignoring his caution. The annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway revealed Buffett did not use the heavy market falls in February to buy shares. Rather than 'buy when others are fearful', he was a net seller of US$6 billion for the quarter, disposing of all airline shares. Berkshire is sitting on US$137 billion in cash, suggesting he expects better buying opportunities to come.

The vibe of future returns: tell ‘em they’re dreamin’

Graham Hand
6 May 2020
19

It's the vibe, but not much else. Super balance calculations default to earnings rates of 7.5%, but that's in the past. Global experts suggest financial plans are now dreaming at this level.

Buffett's meeting takeaway: extreme caution

Greggory Warren
6 May 2020
8

Warren Buffett's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway showed he has not been 'investing while others are fearful' during the crisis. lt's a reminder to take caution and preserve cash.

Retiree spending patterns differ from most expectations

Wade Matterson
6 May 2020
8

A study of actual spending habits shows retirees have a faster-than-expected drop-off in spending in later years, casting doubts on financial plans that assume increasing expenditure over time.

Why is tax increasing my LIC’s NTA?

Scott Whiddett
6 May 2020
7

The net tangible assets of a LIC should show its real value and sounds simple to calculate. So why is there a great disparity in the methods, and what does tax have to do with it?

Australian banks undervalued amid economic turmoil

Nathan Zaia
6 May 2020
6

Australian bank share prices are down about 40% since February 2020, with many of the risks factored in. It's hard to estimate short-term loan losses and asset growth, but the longer term is more positive.

Post Covid, the risks are skewed to the downside

Stephen Miller
6 May 2020
1

Despite the unknowns, Australia is vulnerable as a medium-sized open economy dependent on smoothly functioning international trade. It was already under stress before the onset of the crisis.

Payment deferrals more expensive than borrowers expect

Tony Dillon
6 May 2020
1

Reductions in loan repayments, either deferrals or failing to opt out of lower payments, seem like a good idea. But they are expensive and should only be adopted if the borrower needs the money.

Four ethical challenges in exiting Covid-19 rules

Michael Collins
6 May 2020
2

As Australia prepares to relax Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, crucial questions of lives versus livelihoods are being asked. At its most pointed, it's also a matter of lives versus lives.

68 bits of unsolicited advice

Kevin Kelly
6 May 2020
9

On his 68th birthday, Wired magazine's co-founder posted 68 bits of wisdom. I like: To get to the real reason, ask a person to go deeper. Then again, and once more. The third time’s answer is close to the truth.

Corporate bonds: why now and in what structure?

Brad Dunn
5 May 2020

Investors hold non-government bonds for both their income and defensive characteristics, but there must be sufficient diversification and liquidity in quality names to manage the risk.

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