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INTELLIGENT INVESTOR

Be prudent and don't take the market at face value

Nathan Bell Done well, value investing is a successful, safe way to invest, but there are hazards to avoid. Here are five mistakes prevalent in investing.

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

Buyers ready, willing for Abeles

James Cockington The contents of a 'Mad Men' mansion once home to Sir Peter Abeles are being sold. Ashtrays are everywhere, as is leopard skin.

THE CHARTIST

Market recovery rides a big dipper

Rod Myer After big falls of the past few weeks, technical analysis can give some clue to the market's next direction

UNDER THE RADAR

Often overlooked, micro caps are offering value

Richard Hemming Many small companies are trading below their book value - making them prime targets for investors seeking a bargain.

GETTING STARTED

Sun rises once more on Japan

Penny Pryor Spending 10 days in Japan gives one a good overview of what they call ''Abenomics'' and its impact.

HOT STOCK

Not a good time to hop into Magellan

Brian Han Despite it's spectacular growth, it's prudent to wait for a pull-back in price before buying into fund manager Magellan.

INTELLIGENT INVESTOR

Be brave - dump the banks

Nathan Bell Forget the uniquely Australian notion that you need to own the banks. Banks aren't essential to a high-performing portfolio.

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INSIGHT

Aussie dollar and ties to Asian market rattle investors

CLANCY YEATES Share investors have every right to be a bit confused by what's been going on lately.

GETTING STARTED

Ethical investing with social benefits

Penny Pryor Impact investing - putting money into programs that try to achieve some kind of social change, in addition to investment returns - is on the rise.

THE CHARTIST

Pick right time to target Wesfarmers

Rod Myer The recent declines in the coal-to-Coles conglomerate's share price are creating opportunities for savvy investors.

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

Take the bull by the horns and reap the rewards

James Cockington Aberdeen Angus cattle are hot. Sale prices are up 16 per cent on last year, records for top steers are tumbling, and its all thanks to 'gourmet' burgers.

HOT STOCK

Mixed business helps PRG power on

Brian Han Diversified earnings base makes Programmed Maintenance a good bet as the economy improves.

UNDER THE RADAR

Don't reject retail altogether

Richard Hemming Pain on the high streets doesn't mean all retailers are struggling.

Super

Asset allocation critical to SMSF performance

Richard Livingston Sick of lacklustre managed super fund performance, you've taken the plunge and set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF). What's next?

Real estate agents' tricks now open for inspection

Insider spills the beans on turns of phrase that are perhaps "in need of updating''.

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QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

Art hits its stride, but it's a silly walk for SMSFs

James Cockington The signs are that people are again buying at auctions. A Sotheby's sale of Australian art cleared more than $7.4 million. It's been a while since that has happened.

THE CHARTIST

Dramatic rise moves IAG upwards

Rod Myer Insurance Australia Group, which has been in a strong uptrend since June last year, has reached an important moment.

UNDER THE RADAR

Clouds hang over financial services sector

The 30 per cent plus decline in accounting group WHK's share price has cast a pall over the financial services sector

Money

Aussie wealth outpaces US, says survey

Personal wealth growth in Australia has outpaced Europe and the United States - but it lags behind Asia.

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

Antiques with animal magnetism

James Cockington Last week, at an auction of the estate of a Sydney millionaire buyers snapped up animal skin rugs, a mounted zebra head and a stuffed crocodile. It's a boom times for animal artefacts.