Look to diversify in to alpha says Pengana

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Investors should look to alpha-focused strategies because they do not depend on market direction and they are uncorrelated or lowly correlated to market indices, a leading fund manager advises. Pengana... Read more continue reading

Acquisition pushes HPT FUM over $500 million

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The Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust (HPT) will shoot through the $500 million in funds under management mark, with the acquisition of a medical technology facility at 8 Herbert Street,... Read more continue reading

Video: Is the worst over for European markets?

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The crisis in the eurozone has eased since the European Central Bank announced that it would buy the bonds of struggling governments. Richard Lewis, Head of Global Equities, Fidelity Worldwide... Read more continue reading

Investors should ignore the index, or risk missing out on ‘shooting stars’

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Small cap stocks are anything but ‘average’ so investors need to look beyond the the ASX Small Ordinaries Index and actively manage their small cap portfolios, or risk missing out... Read more continue reading

Investors bullish on shares – but now see most opportunities offshore

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70% tipping ASX to rise over next 12 months; Majority report improvement in portfolio since using Skaffold Australian investors believe the local market will rise over the next 12 months, according to... Read more continue reading

The Art of Manager Selection

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Effective manager selection is an increasingly important element of investment success for investors today. In this article, Fidelity’s Nick Peters discusses the art of selecting the right manager, why monitoring... Read more continue reading

Delay in fiscal policy a reprieve for global real estate

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The delay in the US Fed tapering will likely benefit most asset classes, according to the latest Inside Real Estate report from Principal Global Investors. The extension of the accommodative monetary policy... Read more continue reading

AMP Subordinated Notes 2 offer opens

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AMP Limited’s Subordinated Notes 2 (AMP Notes 2) offer opened last friday for eligible AMP Notes holders and securityholders. As announced earlier this week, the size of the offer has... Read more continue reading

MLC reduces Investment Protection fees

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MLC has reduced fees for the award winning MLC MasterKey Investment Protection product, offering customers a lower cost option to manage the risks they face to fund retirement. MLC MasterKey... Read more continue reading

ASX Schools Sharemarket Game 2, 2013 winners: girls take top spots

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Winners of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Sharemarket Game 2 for secondary students have been decided, with Philippa Nolan becoming the first female national winner since 2003. ASX conducts the Sharemarket... Read more continue reading