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Shares / Earnings forecasts
« on: August 05, 2014, 11:04:42 am »
Hi

Im trying to understand why analysts focus so much attention to companies earnings. Why is EPS such a popular measure of financial performance? Surely there are many limitations inherent in it?

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Shares / Retirement annuity advice
« on: February 25, 2014, 05:37:04 pm »
Hi all

Im hoping someone can advise on how to invest in a retirement annuity, as well as touch on the benefits of retirement annuity vs investing in equities.

Questions:
Do I need to use a broker to invest in a RA? I understand that depending on the product one invests in (life or unit trust) there is a monthly or upfront broker commission involved. Assuming I can invest without a broker would I save on this commission?

I understand that there is a significant tax benefit to a RA but also understand that funds can not be withdrawn without a penalty before the age of 55 unless I immigrate. Are there any other benefits/limitations I should be aware of?

Assuming I do invest in an RA, should all of my disposable income go into this or is it better to split this into RA and equities?

Thanks in advance.

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