Month: September 2021
August Monthly Musings
In this edition we will:
- provide some observations on the market movements for August,
- release Episode 12 of our short video series 3 Minute Tech. This episode is the second part of a three part segment on Estate Planning, where we discuss “Enduring Powers of Attorney”,
- look at the subject of share buy-backs. On the back of a strong rebound in profits, some of Australia’s biggest companies are in the midst of large share buy-backs. For investors, making the decision to participate in these buy-backs comes down to many factors, some of which we unpack within our Focal Point section.
- feature one of our team members being Private Wealth Adviser, Phil George, and,
- suggest a good podcast to listen to and a good book to read.
Share Buy-backs
On the back of a strong rebound in profits, some of Australia’s biggest companies are in the midst of large share buy-backs. With buy-backs, the company can purchase the shares on the market or from shareholders directly (‘off-market’). For investors, making the decision to participate in these buy-backs comes down to many factors, some of which we unpack within Focal Point.