Trading places

Article Abstract:

A growing number of Australian investors are becoming share traders. Such people are partly motivated by the provision that permits traders to offset capital losses against other income, although traders cannot take advantage of capital gains tax concessions.

Author: Freeman, Peter
Australia, Floor traders (Finance)

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Breaking the piggy bank

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This article examines when, and in what way, Australian families should introduce their children to investing. Relevant points include when families should buy shares in their children's names and the relevant tax considerations, including capital gains tax.

Author: Freeman, Peter
Taxation, Investments, Children

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Yield of dreams

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The policy of Australian investors is examined, with focus on the advisability of investing in companies that pay a high dividend rather than companies whose share price is rising.

Author: Freeman, Peter
Corporations, Securities

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Subjects list: Australia, Economic aspects, Practice, Investors
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