The optionality of cash

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In our industry, a fund manager caught holding large proportions of cash in his portfolio invariably invites a tough line of questioning regarding his fees: “How could you justify charging... Read more continue reading

Investment cycles and why they matter

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This edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at the importance of cycles to investors. The key points are as follows: Cyclical fluctuations in investment returns are particularly important for investors. Most... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights – the US election

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This issue of Oliver’s Insights looks at the November 6 US Presidential and Congressional elections and implications for share markets. The key points are as follows: The November 6 US Presidential election... Read more continue reading

10 investment lessons from ‘Black Monday’

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Black Monday, 19 October 1987, was when stock markets around the world saw their largest one day falls in history. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 22% and the Australian... Read more continue reading

Currency “wars” and the potential impacts of developed market QE

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Investors should expect greater volatility in foreign exchange markets as the ‘beggar thy neighbour’ approach of quantitative easing across the developed world triggers economic, political and social consequences for developing... Read more continue reading

Unconstrained opportunism delivers upside potential

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Standard defensive responses to current market volatility may cause investors to miss attractive opportunities among certain cyclical stocks while paying too much for their defensive counterparts.  And, looking further ahead,... Read more continue reading

New research zeroes in on safest sovereigns, reliable returns

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New research undertaken by Omega Global Investors shows that the outcomes of sovereign investing need not be as uncertain as some investors fear.  On the contrary, the Omega research has... Read more continue reading

Prolonged market volatility triggering innovation in investing

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A new study released today by CREATE-Research and commissioned by Principal Global Investors finds continued market volatility has sidelined conventional investment wisdom. Therefore, innovation is essential in exploring new ways... Read more continue reading

The US election and the markets

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The US election is becoming one of the next key considerations for equity investors. Ironically, the state of the American economy and stock market could influence the election outcome. In... Read more continue reading

Wither the UK?

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The UK’s Standard Chartered bank is under investigation by four US federal bodies and faces up to a US$1 billion (A$1.05 billion) in fines for bypassing US money-laundering sanctions against... Read more continue reading