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16. Asset Allocation For Aussies Pursuing Financial Independence
Category: Business
Duration: 00:47:20
Publish Date: 2020-11-30 20:00:00
Description:

In today's episode, we discuss how to approach asset allocation in Australia for those who want to retire early.

How much do we invest in Australia vs international assets?  What about other things like home ownership, investment property, cash, bonds, or even assets like gold, bitcoin?  How do these all fit into the puzzle? 

Discussion points...

  • Why does asset allocation matter?  (01:55)
  • Starting at home - investing in Australia  (02:42)
  • Venturing abroad - investing overseas  (06:52)
  • Combining Aussie/global shares into a portfolio  (09:51)
  • Investment properties in your portfolio?  (18:53)
  • How much bonds and cash should you keep?  (22:30)
  • Gold, crypto and other exciting stuff!  (23:56)
  • Why is diversification so useful?  (27:00)
  • Structuring your investments inside and outside super  (29:46)
  • How Pat and Dave approach asset allocation  (35:33)
  • Chasing investment performance  (40:54)
  • Takeaways from this episode  (41:38)


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