Oliver’s Insights: should Australian super funds have more bonds?

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There has recently been much debate about whether Australian super funds have too much in shares and not enough in bonds. The basic argument is that compared to other major... Read more continue reading

Consider diversifying investment terms to combat market volatility

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With investing, as with many things, timing is everything. I would like to explore a slant on this cliché by suggesting that with investing, time horizon is everything. When choosing... Read more continue reading

Time to invest offshore?

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With many international equities currently outstripping their Australian counterparts, many share investors are turning their minds to investing overseas. The question is, what’s the best way to go about it?... Read more continue reading

Global recovery watch – what’s the risk of another mid year growth scare?

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So far this year we have seen solid gains in global share markets. Economic news has been positive with receding tail risks regarding Europe, greater confidence of continued growth in... Read more continue reading

Where in the world now?

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With the European Central Bank’s big liquidity injections behind us, a predominant concern among investors has been a fear that the rally in equities might be running out of steam.... Read more continue reading

The van Eyk Conference: Global equities not cheap

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Global equities are not cheap, despite the claims by many market analysts, because earnings forecasts are much too high, hedge fund manager Dr Jamil Baz told delegates at the van... Read more continue reading

Should you buy Australian equities now?

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Some of the best times to buy are when you don’t feel like buying, says fund manager Fidelity Worldwide Investment. When you compare asset classes, Australian equities are looking better... Read more continue reading

Can the rise in US equities continue?

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US economic data points to a broadening US recovery. Fourth quarter GDP growth has been revised up to 3%, US consumer confidence has risen sharply and the labour market is... Read more continue reading

Ultimate contrarian – should you invest in Europe now?

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European equities have been laggards since the financial crisis. One only has to read the news headlines to understand that the weight of the region’s debt hangs heavy around its... Read more continue reading

Where to now for global equities?

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As Australian investors expand their offshore holdings to take advantage of the buying power of the strong $A, we asked Amit Lodha, portfolio manager of the Fidelity Global Equities Fund,... Read more continue reading