At first glance the answer may seem obvious, but is it? That depends on what an investor is looking to protect against. There is no doubt that term deposits…

By Leon De Wet – Elston Portfolio Manager At first glance the answer may seem obvious, but is it? That depends on what an investor is looking to protect against….

With the rise of e-commerce, you might be tempted to think that the traditional grocery shop is on the way out. But is it? While certainly facing a competitive threat,…

The stock in focus this month is TPG Telecom (TPM). One of the key sources of outperformance for investment managers is identifying and investing in companies exposed to positive long…

While positive on the global growth outlook, given financial and political challenges coupled with valuations at the upper end of historic trading ranges, investors should take the time to understand…

It’s a new tax year – the arrival of the 2018/19 tax year brings with it many financial opportunities. Elston experts have focused on five of the best and explain…

In a low rate environment, the income or cash flow that an investment provides is important, particularly if you rely on this income to fund your living expenses. While comparing…

If your family is like many Australian families, when you get together for Christmas this year, you might find that the conversation turns to property. As a nation, we have…

In recent times, we have seen the rise of so called ‘crypto-currencies’ such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have put themselves forward as alternatives to traditional stores of value and…

For most Australians, the definition of retirement means different things to different people. Whereas previously to retire meant a departure from paid employment, nowadays lifestyle factors affect our work-life cycle…