Local investment properties vs going global

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Your house and the Australian share market Some domestic investors seek diversification by coupling Australian shares with domestic investment property (usually residential). However, we would argue that – at the... Read more continue reading

Opportunity lies in quality companies for domestic equities, says DNR Capital

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The Australian equity market continues to look relatively cheap, despite having produced positive returns for seven out of the past eight years, according to leading equity fund manager DNR Capital.... Read more continue reading

Two compelling investments for the year ahead

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Many typical investments don’t seem to offer much of a bargain these days. Government bond yields are well below long-term averages, thanks in part to the secular economic environment that... Read more continue reading

Investors need to set realistic expectations for high-yield bonds

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High-yield bonds have been on a solid run due to improving economic data, tightening credit spreads and fund inflows. Although they can play a strategic role in long-term portfolios, investors... Read more continue reading

Estate planning made simple

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 An investment bond gives you certainty and simplicity in estate planning. Clients spend a lifetime saving and building their wealth, however without an effective estate planning solution, families can face... Read more continue reading

Australia’s all-weather banks

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Does air quality in Beijing have anything to do with the property market in Australia? The answer is probably yes. Life in Australia, with its promises of clean air, abundant... Read more continue reading

Field of screens: why eSports are the next frontier in global sport

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The economics team at Payden & Rygel, manager of GSFM’s Payden Global Income Opportunities Fund, delves into the world of eSport, potentially the next great driver of consumer markets. It’s... Read more continue reading

Global equities – Three key questions for 2017

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Q1. With global equities almost back to new highs, should we treat this as a sign of optimism or a cause for concern in 2017? Some of the key changes... Read more continue reading

Political uncertainty makes gold great again

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The gold price has surged back above US$1,200 per ounce as investors have poured back into the safe haven asset to protect themselves against uncertainty from Trump’s failure to provide... Read more continue reading

Smaller IPOs deliver best returns in 2016: OnMarket report

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Smaller initial public offerings (IPOs) easily outperformed larger IPOs on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in 2016, while company floats as a sector delivered much better returns than the broader... Read more continue reading