Share Buybacks – The Pros and Cons

A share buyback gives existing shareholders the option to sell their personal stakes back to the company. Read more

Elston Explorers

In the early hours of 20 January, 17 Elston staff boarded a flight bound for Nepal, the first of many steps during this life-changing adventure. Read more

Choosing a Sydney financial planner in 2019

It’s not difficult to see why Sydney attracts some of the best financial planners in the country. The market is rich with capital and finance savvy individuals. Both financial planners and their clients can afford to be selective. Read more

Reliance Worldwide (RWC)

The stock in focus this month is Reliance Worldwide (RWC). RWC design and manufacture plumbing fittings and valves that are used in residential and commercial buildings. They produce a premium product known for its high quality and reliability. Their flagship product is the Sharkbite push-to-connect (PTC) pipefitting. Read more

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The Benefits of Practicing Money Mindfulness

Mindfulness isn’t often a word associated with money, but being mindful is a skill and practice that holds many benefits when it comes to managing your finances in a more clear, intentional and purposeful way. Read more

Financial Planning Opportunities in Sydney for 2019

Financial Planning Sydney - Opportunities for 2019

Many Sydneysiders have traditionally built wealth and capital by investing in direct property. While property will never go out of fashion, especially in the waterside suburbs, with the opportunities from the global economy we are living in, it could be time to think about diversifying assets. Read more

personal budget

The Secret to Creating a Personal Budget that Works

Here, Elston Strategy Adviser, Dean Ireland answers five common budgeting questions that may help you achieve your goals sooner. As you can see from Dean’s answers, it really is all about your attitude to budgeting. Read more

Portfolio rebalancing

At Elston we believe that the strategic asset allocation decision – which takes into account an investor’s risk tolerance, time horizon and financial goals – is a crucial decision in the portfolio construction process. Read more

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance

Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance – It’s all about the definition.

When considering Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance, there are essentially three different definitions to choose from. These definitions vary considerably and have different cost and potential claim considerations. So let’s take a closer look at each of them. Read more