Australian investors flee managed equity funds at record speed for the safety of fixed income and cash

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Australian investors fled managed equity funds for the perceived safety of fixed income and cash during the second quarter, according to the latest Fund Flow Index from Calastone, the largest... Read more continue reading

Select opportunities for equities despite economic tightening

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As economic conditions tighten throughout the second half of 2023, the implications of higher interest rates will start to emerge with equities investors needing to be active and selective, according... Read more continue reading

2Q review: The rally continues, but risks are growing

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Markets climbed in the second quarter, driven mainly by the tech rally and hopes of an imminent end to monetary tightening. However, notable risks to the rally lay ahead, including... Read more continue reading

US shares lifts international equities to top performing asset class in FY 22/23

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International equities (unhedged), Australian equities and international equities (hedged) are the clear winners among the varying asset classes in the 2022-23 financial year, according to the asset consultancy firm Atchison.... Read more continue reading

Markets to oscillate between resilience and fragility – Q3 2023 investment outlook

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As central banks remain hawkish on the back of persistent inflationary pressure, the likelihood of a soft landing is falling, in contrast to some parts of the market which are... Read more continue reading

Bentham Global Opportunities Fund now available to SMSFs and retail investors.

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Bentham Asset Management, a leading specialist global fixed interest and credit investment manager, is opening up its market leading Bentham Global Opportunities Fund to retail investors and financial advisers. The Fund, which... Read more continue reading

Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund surpasses A$100m milestone

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Warakirri Asset Management has announced the addition of its newest asset for the Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund (Fund), taking the strategy beyond a A$100m portfolio value milestone. Adding the Fund’s... Read more continue reading

Investors should beware another false dawn

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When the S&P 500 index closed above 4,292 on 8 June, it cleared a significant hurdle. It might look like an arbitrary number, but it marks the point at which... Read more continue reading

Market neutral strategies a powerful tool in volatile markets

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In an environment of increased market volatility, investors can look to market neutral strategies to generate attractive returns with reduced risk, according to Zenith Investment Partners senior investment analyst Jock... Read more continue reading

The return of the shorts

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After years of bull markets that hung most short sellers out to dry, the playing field has recently levelled out, with high global inflation and wide-spread recessionary fears boding well... Read more continue reading