Global small caps do some heavy lifting

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Australian investors and financial advisers have long understood the benefits of adding Australian small cap funds to a diversified portfolio. Those same benefits apply to global small caps – and... Read more continue reading

How do rising rates affect fixed-rate bond returns?

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Assuming an easing in current global trade war concerns, it still seems likely that global long-term bond yields will rise rather than fall somewhat over the next year or so.... Read more continue reading

Beware the dividend honeypot—the lesson of Telstra

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Shareholders burnt by Telstra’s dividend cut and spiralling share price should be wary of high yield shares with attractive dividends but shaky fundamentals. Telstra sparked an exodus of investors after... Read more continue reading

Retail and residential population growth – the impact of demographics on real estate

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Demographics really matter! The study of populations, how and where people move, is integral to real estate. Very little can stop the effect of demographics on the economy – it... Read more continue reading

Australian equities: Investors shift towards high conviction as core comes under pressure 

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Investor momentum towards high conviction Australian equity strategies is likely to continue as traditional core strategies come under increasing pressure from low cost quantitative and passive index offerings, according to... Read more continue reading

ARCO Absolute Return Fund added to Netwealth and HUB24 platforms

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ARCO Investment Management (ARCO) has confirmed that its Absolute Return Fund has been added to both the Netwealth and HUB24 award-winning investment platforms, giving more advisers and their clients access... Read more continue reading

Managing wealth to objectives

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Objectives-Based Investing (OBI) or Goals-Based Investing describes not only an investment philosophy, but also a method of implementation that sets it apart from traditional financial planning. When I read about... Read more continue reading

UBS Asset Management annouces food based ESG project with Harvard University and Wageningen University and Research

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UBS Asset Management (‘UBS-AM’) has announced the launch of a sponsored research project with Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands and Harvard University, to develop an impact measurement... Read more continue reading

Growth Farms offers investors a slice of Australian farmland

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Specialist agricultural asset manager Growth Farms Australia has launched an innovative investment trust, the Australian Agricultural Lease Fund, that will buy agricultural land and lease it to primary producers. Farm... Read more continue reading

Financial advisers look to active management and alternatives to meet investor needs in volatile markets

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Keeping clients’ irrational emotion in check is a challenge for eight out of ten Australian financial advisers, but keeping up with changing regulation is causing headaches for nine out of... Read more continue reading