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Russ Koesterich, iShares Global Chief Investment Strategist, discusses the Great Idle; a US economy stuck in neutral.
A view on Australian large caps via SFIs
Self Funding Instalments (SFIs) are a way to gain long-term geared
exposure to ASX-listed shares and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs),
whilst receiving many of the benefits of share ownership, including
exposure to share price movements, dividends and franking credits.
Key points about ILC:
# before fees and expenses
You should ensure that you have read the Product Disclosure Statement dated 20 September 2011 for ILCSRX (PDS), including the Risk section, before making any decision to invest in Self Funding Instalments. Diversify your equity income via SFIs
IRESS code: IHDSRX Key points about IHDSRX:
Key points about IHD:
# before fees and expenses
You should ensure that you have read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), dated 20 September 2011 for IHDSRX including the Risk section, before making any decision to invest in Self Funding Instalments. Minis and warrants over iShares ETFs are also offered by Macquarie Bank and CitiFirst Warrants.** Tim Sparks |
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