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

Understanding the differences between ETFs, LICs and Unlisted Funds

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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Listed Investment Companies (LICs) and Unlisted Managed Funds are all popular vehicle structures amongst investment managers to deliver portfolios to their clients. While there are similarities... Read more continue reading

Investing in India in the post-COVID world can provide attractive returns

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Investors considering emerging markets for diversification are often attracted to the Asian region due to the well documented growing middle-class and economic prospects that build a growth case for this... Read more continue reading