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Synchronicity:Identifying opportunities in a world growing in sync ….AIA National Investors Conference Papers – 29th July to 1st August 2018This page contains an index for the papers presented to the AIA National Conference held at the Gold Coast in July-August, 2018.Where authors provided the AIA with copies of their papers, a link to the presentation […]
Boom, Boom, Boom, …….What does an economy without a major stimulus boom mean for investors and what will be the growth drivers or our economy going forward?AIA National Investors Conference Papers – 28th July to 31st July 2019This page contains an index for the papers presented to the AIA National Conference held at the Gold […]
The new year has seen equity markets continue their seemingly unstoppable march higher. Given the substantial outperformance of ‘growth’ stocks over the past decade – and 2019 in particular – there is currently a robust debate around whether it’s time to switch to a more ‘value’ oriented portfolio. In my view, this is an over-simplification […]
The affairs of the AIA are managed by our National Council (Board of Directors). The Council meets in person generally three to four times per year in person, and meets by teleconference at least monthly. Your current Council includes:- Peter Dawson Chair Marina Cardillo Deputy Chair Marina graduated from The University of Sydney as a […]
No-one likes to talk about getting old, but when you or a family member needs help, there’s no getting around it. And with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Royal Commission putting aged care well in the spotlight this year, many people are questioning what choices they have for care in their older years.When should you […]
If you are making a Will and thinking about providing for your loved ones (and others) after your death, you might consider using a Testamentary Trust. Why a testamentary trust? How do I create and fund a testamentary trust? What are the advantages What are the disadvantages Why a Testamentary Trust? Creditor protection To protect […]
Active Investment – Charlie Aitken, Aitken Investment Management A presentation by Charlie Aitken given at the 2017 AIA annual conference. Watch video How to Find Unloved Stocks – Chris Stott, Wilson Asset Management A presentation by Chris Stott given at the 2017 AIA annual conference. Watch video Why dividends, growth and franking matter in the […]
A Cash Management Trust account is an investment product rather than a straightforward bank account so it has a few different characteristics when compared to a cash management account or a savings account. It is important that investors be aware of the differences so that they can make informed investment choices when they are deciding […]
AdvocacyThe Australian Investors Association (AIA) represents and advocates for a group of self-directed investors who choose to make their own decisions about their investments. The AIA is a national not-for profit organisation. Many of our members are self-funded retirees and many members use the tax provisions of superannuation to extend the life of their retirement […]
In each state, the AIA has a locally elected State Chairperson, and a state committee.State Chairs and State CommitteesEach state committee manages the affairs of the Association locally. These committees have responsibility to arrange local functions and provide support for our members at the local level. The current State Committees are:- New South Wales Chair: Hannah Schwartz [email protected] […]
Investors helping investorsThe AIA has over 2,500 active investors from diverse backgrounds. Many are highly experienced and sophisticated investors, who are happy to share some of their insights and key pieces of information, which has often taken them many years to develop. AIA members have no product or service to promote. They are simply here […]
