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It is not hard to produce a shortlist of financial news headlines for FY2023.  Key themes have been repeating throughout the year (and carried forward from the end of 2021/2022): Russia Ukraine War – Commencing in February 2022 as a result of the Ukraine’s potential membership in NATO. The reaction from Russia, asserting itself over […]

Photo by Pixabay In the aftermath of the 2008/09 Global Financial Crisis (GFC), many astute investors shifted their focus away from conventional managed funds (unit trusts) and turned towards direct equities and Listed Investment Companies (LICs). This shift in investment preference was driven by a sound rationale. Numerous fund managers were exposed as mere index […]

What is a Share Buy-Back? A share buy-back occurs when the issuing company buys its own shares off Shareholders. The Shareholders are paid an amount per share and the company voids the shares. This reduces the number of shares on issue, concentrating ownership and reducing the market capitalisation of the company. An off-market buy-back occurs […]

On the 1st of May 2023, FSI celebrates 25 years since the first money was seeded and investments made.  For anyone tracking our performance since inception date has always been 1 May 1988. This tenure of operation is an incredible milestone in a market where many investment vehicles come and go. The root cause of […]

At Flagship Investments, we are committed to responsible investing and are proud to support the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Initiative. As a responsible investment company certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), we know how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors affect performance. Therefore, to protect our clients’ capital, we’ve always insisted on […]

While adding diversity to your portfolio is highly beneficial, it can also be difficult to know how to effectively branch out your investments. At Flagship Investments, we’re committed to helping investors learn the best ways to build their portfolios to help them minimise risk and protect their investments. That’s why we have put together our […]

When it comes to securing a comfortable financial future, long-term investments are by far one of the best strategies you can adopt to achieve your goals. Whether you’re new to investing or you’ve been building your portfolio for years, Flagship Investments can help you stay on track. Follow our top five tips for long-term financial […]

2022 has been a pretty bumpy ride for investors, driven predominately by global macro factors and the ebbs and flows of market reaction to the latest news.  The top line numbers for 2022 are underwhelming, the ASX All Ordinaries Index declined 7.2%, taking the 10-year annual growth rate to positive 4.5%.  This modest annual movement hides […]

If you’re searching for the best long-term investments in Australia, you’ve probably heard listed investment companies being mentioned a few times. So what exactly are they, and how can they help you grow your wealth? At Flagship Investments, we’ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions regarding listed investment companies to help […]