July ETF Monthly: Conclusions from a deep dive

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The inaugural Risk Return Metrics (RRM) ETF Monthly publication provides detailed profiles of 180 ETFs, with both quantitative and qualitative content. ‘How to Use this Publication’ guidance is provided within,... Read more continue reading

Vanguard ETFs attract 41 per cent of total market flows as global economic recovery continues 

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Vanguard received 41 per cent of total ETF market inflows in H1 2021, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Vanguard. Vanguard also recorded... Read more continue reading

Thematic products top ETF fund flows

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Investors’ enthusiasm for megatrends and thematic exposures has returned, with strong flows into ETFs providing exposure to battery technology, robotics and automation so far this year – leading ETF provider ETF... Read more continue reading

Precious metals show their mettle as inflation fears rise

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Precious metals prices have risen by around 10% in the past three months, as investors turn to alternative assets in the face of ongoing concern about a re-emergence of high... Read more continue reading

Global tech sector remains a compelling investment theme

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The strong growth of companies in the tech sector remains a popular theme with investors, who continue to build their holdings in tech-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). According to the... Read more continue reading

Gold continues to display its versatile qualities

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Gold played a vital role for investors in 2020, providing portfolio insurance during a time of market stress, and now it is displaying its role as an effective diversifier of... Read more continue reading

Emerging markets underperformance prompts strategists to pick and choose

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Investors are changing the way they approach emerging markets (EM), dumping traditional blanket coverage in favour of picking specific countries. Traditionally, emerging markets investors would buy into a wide range... Read more continue reading

20 years on, the Australian ETF industry surpasses A$100 billion

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Vanguard Australia has recorded its strongest first quarter for cash flows on record with A$1.56 billion in ETF inflows, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Securities Exchange... Read more continue reading

Australian Super adds ETF Securities market leading GOLD ETP to its member direct investment menu

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One of Australia’s largest super fund, Australian Super with over $200billion in AUM and over 2.2million members, has added ETFS Physical GOLD ETF (ASX: GOLD) to its member direct menu,... Read more continue reading

Investors pour in ETFs ‘driving the future’ as Biden administration firms up climate change policies

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One of Australia’s top-performing exchange traded funds, ETF Securities’ ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF, has a portfolio positioned at the centre of fast-paced action on climate under the new... Read more continue reading