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What is an AFSL?

December 2, 2022

An AFSL, or Australian Financial Services License, is a license issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that allows a company to provide financial services in Australia. In order to obtain an AFSL, a company must meet certain criteria, including having adequate financial resources, suitable governance arrangements, and competent staff. AFSLs are typically required for companies that provide financial advice, deal in financial products, or provide other financial services. Having an AFSL is an important requirement for companies operating in Australia’s financial markets, and demonstrates that they are compliant with the law and have met the necessary standards to provide financial services in the country.

What are the benefits of the stock market versus real estate investing?

The stock market and real estate investing are two different types of investment, and each has its own unique benefits and drawbacks.

Here are some potential benefits of the stock market compared to real estate investing:

Diversification: The stock market offers a wide range of investment options, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, which allows investors to diversify their portfolios and spread their risk. This is not always possible with real estate investing, where the investor is typically limited to a small number of properties.
Liquidity: The stock market is highly liquid, which means that investors can buy and sell their investments quickly and easily. This is not always the case with real estate, where the process of buying and selling properties can be more time-consuming and complex.
Transparency: The stock market is highly transparent, with a wealth of information readily available about individual companies and their financial performance. This can make it easier for investors to make informed decisions about where to invest their money. In contrast, real estate investing can be more opaque, with limited information available about the performance of individual properties.
Flexibility: The stock market offers a high degree of flexibility, with investors able to easily adjust their portfolios to take advantage of changing market conditions. Real estate investing can be more inflexible, with the process of buying and selling properties often taking longer and being more complex.

“The mutual fund industry has been built, in a sense, on witchcraft.” – John C. Bogle

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