Tag: Is AFI a good investment?

LIC Investing – 10 factors to check before buying.

A checklist for buying ASX Listed Investment Companies (LICs) shares

A list of 10 factors to check as a guide when to buy, scroll down for further explanations on each. (Written first a few years ago but still relevant for ASX LICs in 2021 & 2022 I feel!).

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Playing Games with LIC Performance Reporting.

A simple game I used to like playing as a kid was spot the difference.

It is not unusual for ASX Listed Investment Companies (LICs) to play their own version of the game. Continue reading “Playing Games with LIC Performance Reporting.”

The other side to the older, low fee LICs.

Advantages of these ASX LICs well documented from the likes of the Barefoot Investor and financial media in general.

The positives of the older, low fee ASX LICs I feel are very well known and covered. They have usually got a good run in the financial press from the likes of the Barefoot Investor and Peter Thornhill, and perhaps deservedly so. Some say they have had a positive influence on investors helping them with the behavioural aspects. i.e. sticking the course and seeing the benefits of compounding, highlighting dividend returns and benefits from not overtrading, including taxation benefits.

Now for the other side..

Now for the section where I might receive some negative feedback!

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