Non-correlated assets are hard to find

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The question for many about negative correlation is that it works until it does not work. Sadly, everything seems to go down together in a major market downturn – the... Read more continue reading

In challenging times, financial advisers still deliver value of 5.2% p.a. or more to their clients

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Russell Investments has released the results of its third annual Value of an Adviser Report, aiming to quantify the value that advisers provide throughout a client’s investing journey. The 2020 report... Read more continue reading

Global small caps poised for strong returns in the wake of COVID-19

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Investors who eschew small caps are missing out on valuable opportunities – particularly in the current environment, says Damien McIntyre,  CEO, GSFM. “Periods of underperformance for global small caps do coincide with... Read more continue reading

Robeco credit quarterly outlook: Q4 2020

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In light of the massive gap between markets and fundamentals, we approached this Credit Quarterly Outlook with the question: do fundamentals still matter? Sander Bus, Co-head of the Robeco Credit... Read more continue reading

Investors develop a thirst for digital games, interactive media stocks during COVID

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The digital games and interactive media sector have captured investor interest during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Damien Klassen, Head of Investments of the superannuation and wealth manager Nucleus Wealth. “The... Read more continue reading

Income focused approach exposing retirees to greater risk

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According to new Vanguard analysis, investor portfolios built on a dividend-focused strategy will need to be 100 per cent allocated to equities and greatly elevate their portfolio risk, to meet most... Read more continue reading

Growth in a post-COVID world

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Growth stocks have been on an upward trajectory for years, a trend that has accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, GSFM shares insights from Munro Partners, global... Read more continue reading

US election impact on investors

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With the US Presidential election just seven weeks away, Frontier Advisors has undertaken a ‘virtual’ trip to the US to meet with several investors, think-tanks, academics and pundits to discuss... Read more continue reading

Investing in emerging Asia amid rising global tensions

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Europe reaches tipping point Tensions between the US and China are heating up and the European Union is facing increasing pressure to choose a side in the wake of COVID-19.... Read more continue reading

Geopolitical ramifications of the upcoming US election should not be underestimated

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In the US presidential election, the polls have tightened over the past several weeks and market-implied betting probabilities have started to close. Eric Stein, Co-Director of Global Income at Eaton... Read more continue reading