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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.

Record-keeping requirements for Australian investors

Find out which records the ATO requires Australian investors to keep, and how to stay on top of your investment portfolio record-keeping with Sharesight.

How SMSF trustees can get EOFY-ready

Keep reading to learn more about how Sharesight saves SMSF trustees time and money at tax time, and how trustees can get EOFY-ready with Sharesight.

Tax loss selling for Australian investors

A tax loss selling (tax loss harvesting) strategy can offset some of the capital gains you incurred during the year. Shareight's unrealised CGT report can help.

EOFY checklist for Australian investors

Are you missing an EOFY opportunity? There’s still time to assess your investment portfolio and take advantage of the time left before 30 June.

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.