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Top 4 challenges advisors face in the Great Wealth Transfer
An estimated $68 trillion will transfer from Baby Boomers to their descendants in the next 20-30 years, posing unique challenges for financial advisors.

Generating income with ETFs
Investing in income-focused ETFs can be a good alternative to term deposits, rental properties and stocks, providing diversification while minimising effort.

How to track exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
In this article we discuss the history of ETFs, some of the tax considerations for investors and how you can track the performance of your ETFs with Sharesight.

Going global with ETFs: Strategies for international investing
Australian investors once focused on the ASX, but the success of US tech stocks and rise of international shares ETFs has changed the investing landscape.

Building a multi-asset portfolio with ETFs
ETFs offer a cost-effective, flexible way to access diverse assets, helping investors build portfolios aligned with their risk tolerance and goals.

6 key metrics every dividend investor must track
This blog explains six key metrics that dividend investors should be tracking to achieve success, and how they can be tracked in Sharesight.

Dividends vs. share buybacks: Which is better for investors?
We take a look at dividends and share buybacks, discussing the pros and cons of each, the tax implications and which one is more beneficial for investors.

Capital gains tax made simple: CGT guide for Australian investors
We explain the fundamentals of capital gains tax (CGT) in Australia, how it applies to your investments and how you can calculate your CGT with Sharesight.

4 ways to prepare your investment portfolio for retirement
In this blog, we discuss retirement planning for investors, including four important factors every investor must consider.

Red flags: When should you avoid investing in an asset?
This article explores some of the “red flags” you should look out for when considering an investment for your portfolio.

Why we need to talk more about investing: Angela's story
We talk to Angela Thompson about what made her take the plunge into investing and why we need to talk more about investing with the people in our lives.

Investing for financial freedom: Hannah's story
We talk to Hannah Chim, who is a mum, volunteer and self-taught investor. We discuss how she got into investing and why it's important for financial freedom.
