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        <p>We are looking at ways to improve our service for retail investors. </p>
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        <title>Much more on offer than just term deposits</title>
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        <p>Term deposit cash 'security' does not mean risk-free.</p>
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        <title>Don't let discounts and premiums blind you</title>
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        <p>Higher-grade office and industrial assets in favour, while retail property lags.</p>
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        <p>Why it pays to fill your portfolio with companies that have high return on equity.</p>
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        <p>What the charts say for David Jones, JB Hi-Fi, Myer, and Harvey Norman.</p>
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        <p>Although risks are higher in small-cap companies compared to the broader market, investing in businesses that meet a threshold of Financial Health, liquidity and internal diversification can mitigate many company-specific risks. TIM LINCOLN reports.</p>
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        <title>China still positive for mining sector</title>
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        <p>Several listed companies that service Australia's booming resources industry have delivered solid share-price gains in recent years, as tens of billions of dollars are invested in mining projects. In this simple guide, TREVOR HOEY, shows how to spot the best mining service stocks and understand the risks. </p>
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        <title>Must do tips for SMSFs</title>
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        <p>Self-Managed Super Funds should consider these four opportunities in 2012.</p>
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        <p>Why core-satellite investing using index and active products makes sense.</p>
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        <p>Reducing exposure to shares right now has the risk that a period of good returns will be missed.</p>
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        <title>Look to Shanghai, not Dow</title>
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        <p>The factors that have prompted investors to pull in their horns over the past two months are likely to melt away in the months ahead, and finally wake the bulls. But there are several potential surprises - positive and negative - in the next 12 months that could change the sharemarket outlook.</p>
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        <title>Buy the world's best</title>
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        <link>http://www.asx.com.au/resources/investor-update-newsletter/201106-new-online-etf-course.htm</link>
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        <p>Learn about exchange traded funds in this exciting, interactive free ASX course. </p>
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        <title>Infrastructure opportunities</title>
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        <p>Latest share ownership study reflects attitude changes since GFC.</p>
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        <link>http://www.asx.com.au/resources/investor-update-newsletter/6596.htm</link>
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        <p>Learn about exchange traded funds in this exciting, interactive free ASX course. </p>
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        <title>Breaking the magic 5000 mark</title>
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        <p>Time is on the market's side as global economic recovery makes shares more attractive.</p>
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        <title>LICs now great value investing</title>
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        <p>What the charts say about BHP, Rio, Fortescue and Newcrest.</p>
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        <title>Top 10 ways to profit from mining boom</title>
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        <p>Resource-sector investing can be a minefield, but there are plenty of options for more conservative investors as well as risk-takers. <a  title="The Bull website" target="_blank" href="http://www.thebull.com.au/about_us_list.php?c=Journalists"><em>TheBull.com.au’s</em></a> TONI CASE shows different ways to get mining company or commodity exposure, from large to small stocks, listed managed funds, and exchange traded funds and commodities. </p>
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        <p>Understand what a sharemarket index is and how it can help.</p>
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        <p>Investors should consider these eight tax issues in the lead-up to June 30.</p>
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        <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">A smaller standard contract size and more strike prices will make it much easier to use options.</p>
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        <title>Bellwether shares for US recovery</title>
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        <p>What share-price charts say about James Hardie, Newscorp, Resmed and Westfield Group.</p>
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        <title>Eight key trends to determine market's fate in 2011</title>
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        <title>Instalments a good fit for SMSFs</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Use ASX online tools as your starting point for float information.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Dale identifies the traits that can cause you to lose money trading.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ASX Investor Update was full of tips and advice in 2010. Here's a selection.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Register for free ASX 'Getting Started in Shares' program in six capital cities.]]></description>
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