Choosing cash over fixed income doesn’t make sense

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Australian investors have largely missed out on the 20-year bond rally, preferring instead to invest in cash for their liquid/defensive asset holding. However, they missed out on a major benefit... Read more continue reading

Investment strategy: Europe, China and the US

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Global markets are being troubled by a range of issues; some old, some new. To my mind, three issues are worth paying close attention to: Global growth Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties... Read more continue reading

Why a diversity of income streams makes sense now

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Michael Allison, Equity Portfolio Manager at Eaton Vance, a global investment management firm, believes that diversification of income sources may help satisfy investor needs in today’s low- and negative-rate environment.... Read more continue reading

Liquidity fears may prompt a market rethink

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Liquidity continues to be an ongoing concern for fixed income participants and market regulators globally. Recent high profile failures of funds run by Third Avenue Management, Stone Lion Capital Partners... Read more continue reading

Pengana brings a ‘quantamental’ approach to Australian investors

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Australian financial advisers were this week introduced to a modern investment approach to help investors tackle the twin challenges of market volatility and low growth rates: quantamental investing. Local fund... Read more continue reading

A fundamental approach to managing volatility

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Ever since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2007-2009, investors have sought ways to avoid the high levels of market volatility experienced during those years. In this article, GSFM explores... Read more continue reading

In Australia, play the hand you are dealt

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As interest rates continue to fall in Australia, investors may want to take their cue from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). At the time of its monetary policy meeting... Read more continue reading

Emerald Wrap announces partnership with Impact 20/80 to promote socially responsible impact investments

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Instreet Investment announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Impact 20/80 to develop and promote the Emerald Club and its flagship product, The Emerald Wrap, an ethical platform for... Read more continue reading

Which matters more – Fundamentals or QE?

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Nikko Asset Management Australia’s fixed income team is continuing its effort to determine if credit spreads are close to the top. In this article, we focus on what is more... Read more continue reading

AMIT legislation a welcome initiative

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The introduction of Attribution Managed Investment Trusts (AMITs) will give Australian investors far greater access to Asian markets, and is a significant step in helping Australian funds compete internationally, says... Read more continue reading