Market & Portfolio Update - May 2020
Share markets across the world continued to recover solidly during May, looking ahead to a gradual loosening of restrictions, and have now recovered much of the March sell-off. The range of Booster’s core diversified funds have now delivered moderate gains over the past 12 months, a pleasing outcome given the volatility we have seen. While it would be premature to conclude that the world is out of the woods yet, the recent market recovery highlights the importance of sticking with a carefully chosen investment plan when markets are volatile.
However, the market recovery has not been even. The share market values of businesses that are more vulnerable to a period of disruption have still been most negatively affected. Our active investment choices in areas like healthcare firms, and a focus in our global shares on companies with solid cash income has helped support returns. Selectively supporting NZ companies looking to raise capital has also provided good opportunities at attractive prices. From here, we remain focused on staying adaptive, as worldwide policymakers tackle the balance between ongoing economic disruption, the pace of easing lockdown measures, and the length of economic support required to ultimately get the global economy moving again.
You’re Missing Out on Tax Savings If You Haven’t Had a Chattels Valuation Done
We’ve been recommending chattels valuations from Valuit for over 20 years, and it still amazes us how many property investors haven’t had one completed.
If you own a rental property and your current accountant hasn’t discussed chattels valuations and depreciation with Valuit, there’s a very good chance you’re paying thousands of dollars more tax than you need to over the life of the property.
12 Common issues and mistakes we regularly see
We review many financial statements prepared by other accountants. Below are some recurring issues we frequently identify, many of which are also areas the IRD commonly focuses on.