The Australian Market had a positive month in April, with a gain of 1.9%. Moving into May we are cautious due to the election and the uncertainty as to who will get in. Short term we expect that the market may pull back not just on the election but also as investors look to take some profits from recent highs. We continue to watch the banks which are currently looking undervalued, however, with tightening on the lending practices and the ALPs franking policy we may see investors look to diversify.
Holding Cash
Over the long-term holding cash will have a negative effect on your investments. We all know and understand the effects inflation has on cash. However, there are times when being overweight cash makes sense. Over the past twelve months the ASX 200 has returned...
