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		<title>Investments for Income &#8211; Which Asset Class Yields 20% Per Annum?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 16:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Investments]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Investors and Financial planners continue to reduce their exposure to money-market investments in order to reduce portfolio volatility and capital risk, at the same time low interest rates are driving appetite for alternatives investments capable of replacing lost risk-free income. In fact, for UK Investors, the best 3-year savings account yields just 4% per annum (2.4% after 40% tax), and with CPI inflation reducing the value of capital by 3.5% every year, cash held in deposit accounts will continue to lose value in real terms, hence the desire for high income alternatives.

Strategic property investments offer an interesting play for the Investor capable of tolerating the relative illiquidity associated with real estate assets, and many markets around the world offer a glut of opportunities as distressed sellers seek to rid their balance sheets of property assets in exchange for liquid capital. There is however a number of inherent risks associated with property investing, and direct investments often involve taking on the potential liabilities involved with tenant sourcing and management, annual taxes and property maintenance.]]></description>
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		<title>Income Investments &#8211; Where to Find a 20% Annual Return</title>
		<link>http://investmentarticle.com/income-investments-where-to-find-a-20-annual-return.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Income investing is a widely used strategy; indeed most investment portfolios - large and small - will hold at least some income investments. Historically, Investors and Financial Planners have relied almost exclusively on financial markets to access regular income streams; either through share dividends, cash held in high-interest deposit accounts, bonds of varying types or other nice income generators such as Permanent Income Bearing Shares (PIBS).

Today we find that more and more Investors and Advisors are seeking out alternatives to money-market investments as volatility, economic uncertainty and dismal interest rates converge to limit the income producing potential of traditional financial instruments. Many in fact are refocusing on that old favourite; property.]]></description>
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		<title>Property Investments &#8211; Direct and Collective Investments</title>
		<link>http://investmentarticle.com/property-investments-direct-and-collective-investments.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Investments]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investment Options

Access to property investments is well-established, with a range of direct investment opportunities and collective investments available for both retail and institutional Investors alike. In the first instance we should look to the range of property sub-sectors available for consideration, and further investigate both direct and collective access points for the sector in general.

The main property sub-sectors that may be available for smaller investors are:


Residential
Commercial
Student Accommodation
Care Homes
Hotels
Leisure / Tourism
Development
Agricultural
Forestry


Within each sub-sector lies a range of possible entry points for Investors; broadly categorised as either direct investments or collective investments. Collective investments being either regulated or unregulated fund arrangements, where Investors capital is pooled so as to acquire a basket of assets, or participate in a project with a large capital requirement.]]></description>
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		<title>Real Asset Alternative Investments</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Investments]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genuine alternatives to financial investments are considered to be 'real' or 'hard-asset' investments. Immoveable property such as real estate, farmland and timber properties are considered to be viable alternatives to financial assets, and moveable property like gold bullion, fine wine and rare stamps are also considered to be genuine alternative investment assets.

The case for real-asset investing is compelling; those with sufficient expertise in order to identify good quality assets in high demand can generate substantial financial gains as the inherent value of their assets grows over time. But in almost all cases, specific expertise is required in order to identify, properly value, and measure the risk associated with niche assets like timber properties or fine wine, and a lack of credible asset analysis, along with a non-existent regulatory framework have made this area of investing very high risk for most investors, many of whom have been subject to mis-selling, misrepresentation, poor advice or outright fraud.

Investors acquire certain assets as they are unlikely to depreciate over time, and when demand for the asset or its produce increases so too does the inherent value of the asset itself.]]></description>
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		<title>Assessing Risk: Forestry And Farmland Investment</title>
		<link>http://investmentarticle.com/assessing-risk-forestry-and-farmland-investment.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the past five years, the global economic meltdown has spurred a spate of reorganizations of the investment portfolios of major institutional investors, many of which are now allocating more capital to real-asset alternative investments in an effort to reduce exposure to volatile financial markets, generate superior investment returns, and underwrite the value of their portfolios with the capital value of niche, income-generating property assets including forestry investments and farmland investment properties that are unlikely to depreciate in the long term.

The logic is sensible, and the likes of Yale University Endowment and their Harvard counterparts have all entered into long-term farmland and forestry investments as part of an overall refocusing of their investment strategy. Historically, land, gold and gems of varying types have been the only store of wealth, it is only since the introduction of fiat currencies that investors have sought to build cash gains, rather than aiming to build a sizable portfolio of land, property or other physical assets. Now, many smaller investors are taking heed of the big boys' new strategy, and investigating the potential benefits and risks associated with investing in commercial timber properties and agricultural land assets.

Both of these assets classes exhibit characteristics that hold particular appeal during times of economic turmoil.]]></description>
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		<title>Alternatives Investments &#8211; Making the Most of Your Portfolio</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of reasons that seasoned investors chose to invest in alternative assets; mainly of course to diversify in to assets where investment performance is not driven by the performance of financial markets in general; but also in order to capture capital gains and income to replace ailing and volatile equities.

The appeal of real assets like farmland, timberlands, real estate and other, more esoteric assets like fine wine and collectibles, lies in the fact that these assets are all tangible properties, that are likely to retain the majority of their value, and continue to generate income, regardless of whether stock are up or down. The general consensus is that an investment portfolio consisting entirely of stock, bonds and cash is grossly over-exposed to the day to day vagaries of 'the markets'.

Choosing a good stock has become less about the basic underlying fundamentals of the company, and more about market sentiment related to the sector or markets as a whole, and it is this investing environment that pushes investors to seek returns elsewhere, whilst underwriting the value of a portion of their portfolio with capital assets like land or property.

Another good reason that interest in investment alternatives seems to be peaking, is the poor annuity rates offered to new pensioners by insurance companies. In every case, new pensioners are being forced to fix their incomes at a much lower rate than they had previously been able to do, causing many to readdress their future lifestyle choices and standard of living.]]></description>
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		<title>Important Share Farming Information for Potential Investors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Share farming involves the investment in certain defined agricultural sections by a group of like minded investors. Quite simply, it is the shared ownership of farmland. In New Zealand, where the farming industry forms such a large portion of domestic output, this can be both a secure and potentially rewarding way of expanding your investment portfolio.

Many share farming success stories are made possible through the dedicated work of agricultural investment groups.]]></description>
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		<title>Advice From Professionals Is Your First Step Towards Lucrative Gains in Property Investment</title>
		<link>http://investmentarticle.com/advice-from-professionals-is-your-first-step-towards-lucrative-gains-in-property-investment.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Purchasing an investment property is a big decision and one you have undoubtedly made with a view of benefiting from this purchase at a later date. Your decision to be a landlord for a rental property should not be a short term investment. There are costs associated with the purchase and sale of properties and to make it worthwhile, you will need to hold on to your investment long enough to cover the costs and make a healthy gain when you eventually sell.

The idea behind the purchase of an investment property is that the property will be rented out which helps with the ability to finance the investment and that during this time, the property will appreciate resulting in a profit when the time comes to sell.

Australia provides taxpayers with the opportunity to benefit from negative gearing aspects associated with investment properties which can assist in the decision to being a landlord in the rental market a worthwhile option and exciting venture.

To have a positive experience in owning investment property ensure that you seek expert advice from professionals who have your best interest in mind.]]></description>
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		<title>Forestry Investments &#8211; Past Performance and Investment Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investors looking to diversify their portfolios and insure their wealth against the ravages of volatility in traditional markets, will most likely have come across a range forestry investments, promising to generate superior inflation-adjusted and risk-adjusted returns for the long-term investor.

But how have timber investments performed? And how does the smaller investor participate in this interesting alternative investment asset class?

Firstly let's look at the past performance of forestry investments, as measured by one of the main timber investment indices, the NCREIF Timberland Index; according to this basic measure of investment returns in the sector, this asset class outperformed the S&#038;P500 by some 37 per cent in the 20 years between 1987 and 2007. When stocks delivered average annual returns of 11.5 per cent, forestry investments returned 15.8 per cent.

At the same time, returns from investing in timberland and woodlands have been proven to display a much lower volatility, an attractive characteristic for today's investor.

Previously, the majority of investment returns from forestry investments have been mopped up by larger, institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies and university endowments, who have collectively placed over $40 billion into timber investments in the past decade.

So on to the second question; how do smaller investors participate in this kind of alternative investment?

According to a study by Professor John Caulfield of the University of Georgia, returns from forestry investments are three-fold;
An increase in timber volume (biological growth of trees), which accounts for some 61 per cent of return on investment.
Land price appreciation, accounting for only 6 per cent of future returns.
Increase in timber prices per unit, delivering the final 33 per cent of investment returns for timber land owners.


So the best way to harness the performance of timber investments is to take ownership of trees, either directly, or through one of the array of forestry investment funds or other structures.

Timber REITs

One way for smaller investor to participate in timber investments is through a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). These investment structures are like funds, in that investors can buy and sell shares in the trust on an exchange, the REIT acquires and manages timber investment properties, but unlike normal companies must pay out 90 per cent of their earnings to investors through dividends.

Some examples of Timber REITs are:

Plum Creek Timber is the largest private owner of timberland in the U.S.]]></description>
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		<title>Investment Properties &#8211; Would You Build Where You Live?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have found that after several years of helping people purchase and manage investment properties that many investors still invest with their emotions. When it comes to building an investment property there is only one way really invest, with a cool, unbiased and rational mind. Stay detached from the process, and look at it as simply an investment, nothing more.

Let me give you an example.]]></description>
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		<title>The Best (Investors) Prepare For The Worst</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all that is happening in the U.S. and the world today, I thought I'd share the views of noted economist, A. Gary Shilling.

Shilling's known for calling it as he sees it.]]></description>
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		<title>Property Investment And Management For Your Gold Coast Property in 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many people the thought of handing over their new investment to a property management company on the Gold Coast or anywhere else is just not something they are willing to do. "This is my property and I'm the only one who can look after it properly" they say. "Why should I go the expense of finding a property manager when I can do it all myself; after all, it's not rocket science is it?

Every new investor probably has these conversations with themselves and their family and I have a lot of sympathy for this point of view.

The Gold Coast has a bad reputation for dishonest property hustlers that was earned in the 1980's and 1990's.]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Federal Budget Confirms NRAS Funding for Australian Real Estate Investors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 12:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Suggestions that NRAS (National Rental Affordability Scheme) budgets would be reduced have not eventuated and the scheme to subsidize owners of approved investment properties in Australia will remain fully funded in the 2011 Federal Budget announced by Treasurer Swan. This provides surety for real estate investors and developers who might hesitate to invest in an otherwise fragile property market.

One of the biggest fears investors in Australian Real Estate face is the impact of not having a tenant for a period of time to provide the necessary cash flow to maintain mortgage payments. The NRAS property subsidies are a way to protect your income that is unique to Australian Real Estate.]]></description>
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		<title>Invest in States With the Highest Return</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two of the three states that have the highest return on investment for tax lien investing are not even tax lien states. They are the redeemable deed states Georgia and Texas. What makes them so attractive to lien investors are the high interest rates and shorter redemption periods.

In these states the interest rate is not bid down, instead the price of the deed is bid up.]]></description>
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		<title>Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Loans For Property Investment</title>
		<link>http://investmentarticle.com/self-managed-superannuation-fund-smsf-loans-for-property-investment.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many advantages when a Super Fund acquires residential or commercial property. Just to name a few...

A maximum 10% capital gains tax on sale of property if held for at least 12 months;

Potentially nil capital gains tax on sale of property if sold in pension phase;

Maximum of 15% tax on rental income;

All rental income received assists in paying off the mortgage loan;

Any expenses such as interest, council rates, insurance and maintenance may be claimed as tax deductions by the super fund, which potentially reduces its tax liability;

The super fund pays the required deposit (+ costs) on the property being purchased;

If you are a self employed business owner and currently own commercial property, you can transfer this property into the super fund;

A great way to generate wealth for your retirement through tax effective super contributions;

Greater investment choices and control over your future;

The super fund can pay out or reduce the mortgage at any time (subject to the terms of the relevant loan);

Through gearing, the super fund can acquire real estate property for a greater value than that of the funds 'net worth';

Other than the property acquired, all other super fund assets are safe and cannot be touched by any lender due to the 'limited recourse' provisions in section 67 (4A) of the SIS (Superannuation Industry - Supervision) Act.

A Super Fund is now permitted to borrow money and charge assets provided the borrowing complies with the following:

The fund may select any property (residential, commercial, retail or holiday units). The purchase must usually be an arms length transaction (i.e.]]></description>
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		<title>Self Storage Investment is Taking Europe by Storm</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Self Storage Association (SSA) in the UK is holding a European conference to be held in June of this year in Berlin, Germany. It's entitled "Going for Growth" and is deemed to be "Europe's largest self storage conference &#038; trade show." It includes seminar sessions, trade shows, and an annual dinner and awards ceremony.

What does this mean and why is this bit of event important? It simply means that self storage investment is spreading like wildfire-especially now that there is a global recession and people are looking for investment properties that are more stable and solid. And do you know where it all started? Here in the U.S.! Now, conventions are being held in Europe to help raise awareness as to the benefits of investing in self storage-as a way of rejuvenating the flailing economy of the world.

Ok, let me tell you a bit of history.]]></description>
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		<title>Self Storage Investment is Taking Europe by Storm</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Self Storage Association (SSA) in the UK is holding a European conference to be held in June of this year in Berlin, Germany. It's entitled "Going for Growth" and is deemed to be "Europe's largest self storage conference &#038; trade show." It includes seminar sessions, trade shows, and an annual dinner and awards ceremony.

What does this mean and why is this bit of event important? It simply means that self storage investment is spreading like wildfire-especially now that there is a global recession and people are looking for investment properties that are more stable and solid. And do you know where it all started? Here in the U.S.! Now, conventions are being held in Europe to help raise awareness as to the benefits of investing in self storage-as a way of rejuvenating the flailing economy of the world.

Ok, let me tell you a bit of history.]]></description>
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		<title>Where Do Your Investments Stand Financially?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a story that you may be familiar with: Bank wants financial statements for your investment property to obtain a refinance. Your CPA requests your financial statements in order to prepare tax returns. It's been a while since you last looked at your financial records and now you realize that you are several months behind on your accounting and bookkeeping records.]]></description>
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