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What is gearing ?
Borrowing money to invest
Not all gearing is negative
Gearing increases profits but also increases losses
Gearing is not a short-term strategy
Cash flow effects are very important
How it works?
Non-Geared Geared
Capital $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Loan $30,000.00
Share portfolio value $10,000.00 $40,000.00
3% Dividends $300.00 $1,200.00
100% Franking $128.57 $514.29
Interest deduction @ 9% $2,700.00
Taxable income $428.57 -$985.71
Tax paid/saved 46.5% MTR $199.29 -$458.36
Franking credits/refund $128.57 $514.29
Net tax paid/saved $70.71 -$972.64
4% Growth $400.00 $1,600.00
Net investment after loan $10,629.29 $11,072.64
Net return before CGT 6.29% 10.73%
You can gear into …
Investment
Deductible interest?
Yes No
Property Not vacant land
Super contributions
Insurance bonds
Property trusts
Growth trusts If income producing
Direct shares If income producing
Friendly society bond
International share fund
Equity imputation fund
Cash/fixed interest products
Films
Primary production schemes
Lets take Gary and Jill for example
Gary and Jill aged 45
Would like to set up a savings strategy that will help them make the most of the money they have to invest
They have an initial lump sum of $5,000 to invest
They also can afford to invest $250 p.m.
What might be the results if they geared these funds
Geared savings vs non-geared savings
Non-Geared Savings
Geared Savings
Initial Investment $5,000 $10,000 ($5,000 own funds + $5,000
loan)
Monthly Savings $250 $500($250 own funds + $250 loan)
Values after 10 years
Total Contribution $35,000 $35,000
Investment Value* $50,557 $101,113
Total Value Net Value* $50,557 $66,113
* Assumes 3% pa income 100% franked, 4% pa growth return, 7.5% pa loan interest. Tax on income at 46.5%. CGT deferred. Tax and interest paid from investment income
The results after ten years
A geared savings plan may positively impact potential returns when compared to a non-geared savings plan over a five-year period.
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30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
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Ungeared Investment Geared Investment
The positives and negatives of gearing as a strategy
Positives Negatives
Gain control of a greater amount of assets
Increased volatility
Increase the return on your investment
Increased risk
– ability to make interest payments
– ability to meet margin calls
– risk of total loss
Increase size of portfolio - potential for greater diversification
Decreased liquidity
Tax deductions on interest Potential increased capital gains tax
Tax credits (shares and property)
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Asgard Capital Management Limited ABN 009 279 592, AFSL 240695 (Asgard). Information current as at 1 January 2012. This publication provides an overview or summary only and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. This presentation contains general information only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should therefore consider whether information or advice contained in this presentation is appropriate to you having regard to these factors before acting on it. You should seek personalised advice from a financial adviser and your accountant before making any financial decision in relation to matters discussed in this presentation. The taxation position described is a general statement and should only be used as a guide. It does not constitute tax advice and is based on current tax laws and our interpretation. Your individual situation may differ and you should seek independent professional tax advice. Consider our disclosure documents which include our Financial Services Guide available on www.asgard.com.au. © Asgard Capital Management Limited 2012.