Articles On Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC)

Key points AFIC is one of the largest LICs on the ASX It has a reputation for investing in blue chip ASX 200 shares But last year, AFIC initiated an international share portfolio The Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd (ASX: AFI), o...

Highlights The ASX 200 surged 0.49% or 36.1 points to 7,418.6 in a few minutes after the opening. Wall Street's main indexes closed higher for a third straight session on Thursday. Ten out of the 11 sectors were trading higher, with t...

Much has been made of the rise of the exchange-traded fund (ETF) over 2021 thus far. Especially since this year has seen the ASX ETF sector swell to a record size in terms of funds under management (FUM). But it wasn’t that long ago that t...

Highlights  The ASX 200 finished the session 0.4 per cent lower to 7295.7 today. Interest rates were top of mind of investors globally with the Fed setting the scene for at least three rate rises in 2022. As sinusoidal trends continue...

Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) took a trip to the downside amid key data from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Once again, RBA governor Philip Lowe rejected forecasts that the central bank will look to raise rates next yea...

Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) experienced a bumpy ride as it bounced between positive and negative. Unfortunately, it was on the negative side of the fence that the market decided to settle on by the end of the day. In specif...

Looking at the Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd (ASX: AFI) share price, and it’s clear that December so far hasn’t been too kind. Australian Foundation Investment Co (AFIC for short) shares are trading at $8.27 each at the time of...

Ask A Fund Manager The Motley Fool chats with fund managers so that you can get an insight into how the professionals think. In this edition, Alphinity Investment Management client portfolio manager Elfreda Jonker reveals the 2 ASX shares...

Highlights The ASX 200 has gained significantly after governments started to ease lockdowns across the country. The ASX 200 has gained significantly after governments started to ease lockdowns across the country. The ASX 200 has gaine...

The Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd (ASX: AFI) has been an ASX stalwart for decades. Since it first opened its financial doors in 1928, AFIC (as it’s more easily known) has built a reputation as a listed investment company (LIC) fo...

As readers will be aware, brokers across Australia dish out buy ratings and sell ratings on shares periodically. And while there are plenty of shares that brokers think are buys, often there are a few that they are especially bullish on. F...

Shares retreated from a two-month high as the RBA acknowledged rising inflationary pressures but talked down the threat of rate increases next year. The S&P/ASX 200 fell for the first time in three sessions. The Australian benchmark...

Highlights The ASX 200 had dropped as much as 0.6% by mid-session on Tuesday. Barring A-REIT, all sectoral indices were trading in the red. Mesoblast, Nearmap, Zip Co were among top losers on the ASX. Investors are keeping their eyes...

A broad sell-off dragged the share market from a two-month high following soft leads from Wall Street and commodity markets. Nine of eleven sectors declined as the S&P/ASX 200 shed 31 points or 0.42 per cent. The retreat reversed alm...

Highlights Benchmark index, the ASX 200, was trading around 0.3% lower at 7,440 in early trade. Falling commodity prices are putting pressure on resource-heavy stocks. The US dollar surged to a 16-month high on Monday. The Austral...

Aussie shares were set to retreat from a two-month high following a wait-and-see session in the US and pressure on commodities. ASX futures eased 36 points or 0.48 per cent, extending their loss as US stocks faded in the final hour of tr...

Australian shares looked set to start a new week little changed as a recovery in the dollar and declines in key commodities offset gains on Wall Street. ASX futures eased three points or 0.04 per cent, signalling a flat start following F...

Highlights  The ASX 200 added 0.1 per cent, or 5.3 points, to 7448.7 today. The healthcare and communication services sectors led the market. Consumer prices rose 0.8 per cent in the three months to September and 3 per cent over the p...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a good, albeit bumpy, start to the trading week this Monday. At the time of writing, the ASX 200 is up 0.18% to 7,375.6 points after an initial stumble into negative territory soon after open...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is not having a fantastic start to the trading week so far this Monday. At the time of writing, the ASX 200 is down by 0.36% to 7,294 points. But one ASX share is faring far worse. That would be WAM Res...

If you’re looking for retirement portfolio options, then you may want to look at the shares listed below. Here’s why these ASX shares could be good options for retirees: Centuria Industrial Reit (ASX: CIP) The first ASX retirement share...

The biggest director trade on the ASX in the past fortnight came from one of Australia’s most famous pub barons – Bruce Mathieson of Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV). Mathieson is 63rd on the Top 22 rich list with a net worth of $1.54 billion. End...

In late trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has followed Wall Street’s lead and is storming higher. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 0.5% to 7,453.5 points. Four ASX shares that have failed to follow the market hig...

The S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO) is charging higher today following a mixed daily movement throughout the week. At the time of writing, the ASX 300 is up 0.74% to 7,477 points. This means that over the past month, the index is now hove...

Here’s one we missed amid the block trades madness. 

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is a top performer today, rallying 5.87% to $3.97. What’s lifting the Tyro share price on Monday? Weekly COVID-19 trading update Tyro has been providing weekly transaction value updates since M...

The ASX 200 quarterly rebalance for September saw four stocks added to the index, while another four were removed. Action Code Name Price now $ YTD Change Added LIC Lifestyle Communities 22.63 +78% Added PNI Pinnacle I...

A number of ASX shares will be on watch today after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced changes to the S&P/ASX Indices. These will be effective prior to the open of trading on 20 September, as a result of the September quarterly review...

On Friday the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose to 0.5% to 7,522.9 points. Will the market be able to build on this on Monday? Here are five things to watch: ASX 200 expected to...

BHP (ASX:BHP) lost nearly 7% after trading ex-dividend today, and has wiped all of its 2021 gains and more. The BHP stock price was also under pressure after spot iron ore price fell by almost 6% overnight. Meanwhile, it’s been a reporting...

If you are nearing retirement, it may be time to start focusing on capital preservation. This means investing in lower risk shares rather than fledgling growth shares. But which shares might be good options for a retirement portfolio? List...

WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) has long been one of the most prominent Listed Investment Companies (LICs) on the ASX boards. One reason would be its monstrous size, with a market capitalisation of almost $2 billion. But since its inception in...

Yesterday we touched on the boom times going on in Australia right now. The media is seeding this further with lots of stories on people making more money from their house than their wage and on it goes. All this will increase the urgency f...

Summary As of 10:30 AM AEST, the ASX 200 is trading near the high of the day, up by 0.34% to 7,500.2. The market breadth is somewhat balanced today, with six out of the 11 sectors trading in the green. Air New Zealand has lowered its...

While multiple states continue grappling with COVID-19 outbreaks, the ASX stayed buoyant on Thursday to chalk up healthy gains for the third straight session. Mining and materials stocks continued their rebound from earlier in the week, as...

Wilson Asset Management (WAM) ASX Listed Investment Company (LIC) WAM Global Ltd (ASX: WGB) shares are rising today, up 0.75% at the time of writing to $2.67 a share. This move comes as the company unveiled its FY2021 full-year earnings re...

If you’re looking for retirement portfolio options, then you may want to look at the shares listed below. One leading broker believes these ASX shares are in the buy zone at the current level. Here’s what you need to know about them: Lifes...

On acquiring Halcyon, Stockland is expanding its presence in the land lease sector, which is considered a positive strategic move -Halcyon should provide Stockland with a strong brand to scale up in this segment-As a result there should be...

Trading Places is Stockhead’s recap of the buys and sells of ASX small cap shares by fund managers and other famous investors over the last fortnight. Specifically, Stockhead tracks substantial shareholder movements, being shareholders hold...

There are a lot of shares to choose from on the All Ordinaries index. To help narrow things down, I have picked out two that come highly recommended. Here’s why these could be All Ords shares to buy: Integral Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: IDX) The...

ASX real estate shares delivered some outsized returns to patient shareholders over the 2021 financial year (FY21). At least, these top 5 ASX real estate shares certainly did. From 1 July 2020 through to 30 June 2021 the All Ordinaries Ind...

If you’re looking for options for a retirement portfolio, then you might want to look at the shares listed below. These high quality ASX shares could be great options for retirees. Here’s what you need to know about them: Lifestyle Commun...

Barely a day after listing it’s eighth ASX Listed Investment Company (LIC), Wilson Asset Management announced its WAM Global LIC (ASX:WGB) is merging with Franklin Templeton’s Global Growth Fund (ASX:TGG). LICs work very similar to ETFs (Ex...

We had some big news out this morning regarding two of the ASX’s oldest companies. Investment company Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) announced it has proposed a merger with the listed investment company (LIC) Milton Co...

ResMed Inc (RMD), Lifestyle Communities (LIC), Magellan Financial Group (MFG), Cochlear (COH) and Megaport Limited (MP1).

It’s been a long time between drinks for ASX LICs (Listed Investment Companies) but the drought is set to end. Last year saw no new LICs enter the ASX even with the hot IPO market in the back half of the year. In fact LICs only raised about...

Late last month Goldman Sachs hosted a total of 24 companies over three days at its 12th Annual Emerging Leaders Conference. Among the many small and mid cap ASX shares presenting were a few that Goldman Sachs is particularly bullish on. L...

ShareCafeThe Housing Boom – and How to Get Exposure via REITs One of the key focuses during the month was the strength of the residential market.  What a difference six months has made!  Back in September 2020, market commentaries were arou...

Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX: LIC) shares are on the rise today as the company released its half-year results and investor presentation. At the time of writing, the Lifestyle Communities share price is trading 3.86% higher at $14.26....

21 Dec 2020 - Lifestyle communities (ASX:LIC) is looking to buy a new site in Rockbank in Victoria.