van Eyk: Stakes high for conservative investors

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Survive and Win in the Inflationary Eighties by Howard J. Ruff was a truly disastrous book for anyone that followed its advice.   At the time it would have been popular... Read more continue reading

Sharemarket: Closer to the peak than you thought

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The ASX 200 Accumulation index – measuring total returns on shares – has lifted by almost 20 per cent over the past year. The index is 12.2 per cent from... Read more continue reading

A-REITS take top spot

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Global asset manager, Russell Investments has released its 2013 risk versus return analysis, showing a very strong recovery of growth assets over 2012. The risk vs. return analysis is developed... Read more continue reading

Strong finish for global equities in 2012

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Principal Global Investors has released its Equity Market Recap which analyses global equity markets for the fourth quarter of 2012. The report finds that equities expanded nearly $0.8 trillion during the... Read more continue reading

Asset allocation for the 20-teens

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In his last CPD article for 2012, Ray Griffin explains why portfolio asset allocation models in the 20 teens should be substantially different to those of the 1990s and pre-GFC... Read more continue reading

Threadneedle asset allocation update

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“It’s been clear for some time that the force driving markets this year has not been the macro backdrop but policy initiatives led by the authorities. “We shouldn’t be surprised... Read more continue reading

The optionality of cash

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In our industry, a fund manager caught holding large proportions of cash in his portfolio invariably invites a tough line of questioning regarding his fees: “How could you justify charging... Read more continue reading

Investment cycles and why they matter

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This edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at the importance of cycles to investors. The key points are as follows: Cyclical fluctuations in investment returns are particularly important for investors. Most... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights – the US election

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This issue of Oliver’s Insights looks at the November 6 US Presidential and Congressional elections and implications for share markets. The key points are as follows: The November 6 US Presidential election... Read more continue reading

10 investment lessons from ‘Black Monday’

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Black Monday, 19 October 1987, was when stock markets around the world saw their largest one day falls in history. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 22% and the Australian... Read more continue reading