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Steward Wealth December 2020 quarterly outlook
Welcome to our Steward Wealth quarterly outlook video, a brief overview of where we see markets now and how we’re positioned.
The 2020 recession, why this time is different.
The 2020 global recession is unlike any other in living memory because it was government mandated. That enabled governments to provide support like we’ve never seen, which may well have changed how they deal with recessions forever.
What are the prospects of a post-COVID boom?
After steep gains, investors are asking if the market has already priced in a return to normal and, if so, should they err on the side of caution?
The Post-Pandemic Boom
2021 is shaping up to be a year of strong economic growth, and, right now, the indicators are looking good for financial markets as well.
An offset account, do I really need one?
When searching for a property loan the first thing people tend to look for is a low rate but getting the right features with your loan can be just as important. Most people have heard of an offset account, but do you really need one and, if so, are you getting the most out of it?
Why hybrids offer defensive potential but have strings attached
With bank hybrids offering rates of over four times the term deposits on the market of course it peaks your interest, but are you prepared for 15% drops? Find out what you need to consider before choosing hybrids.
Forgot to make that super contribution? Don’t despair, you may ‘catch-up’
Recent legislation allows for 'carried-forward' concessional contributions, which enables those who qualify to carry over up to 5 years of unused concessional contributions over a rolling 5 year period.
Addressing inequality would be good for the whole economy
Inequality continues to be a well-deserved point of focus across the developed world, and it's actually reducing overall economic growth. This chart tells us a lot about how it happened and what we can do about it.
Beware of experts on yesterday
While it's smart to take on board the lessons from each cycle, it's not so smart to presume history will simply repeat itself. A shift in valuations is just one example.
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