Market jitters? Wealthy Australians using alternatives to diversify portfolios 

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Australian investment platform Stropro says its rapid growth, with $100 million in inflows in three years, signifies a growing trend towards alternatives among high-net-worth investors (HNWI). Some 75% of Stropro’s... Read more continue reading

Small caps – the growth engine of an investment portfolio

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Despite the fact they often punch above their weight, smaller companies can be overlooked in an investment portfolio. This article from GSFM examines the small cap universe, the investment case... Read more continue reading

Pockets of opportunity in small caps but earnings risk a factor

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There are pockets of opportunity in small caps, with parts of the sector trading at discounts compared to their large cap counterparts, but investors need to watch the potential for... Read more continue reading

Market outlook: Quarterly update

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“Global equity markets made a solid start to the year in Q1 2023, following a particularly tough year in 2022. Having recognised we were in a bear market early in... Read more continue reading

Against a sober global backdrop, how is Australia faring?

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Outlook and market observations Over the last six months, the market has shifted from focusing on value styles, valuations and short-term earnings to long-term realities of business models as well... Read more continue reading

Growth, inflation and financial stability uncertainties argue for a cautious investment stance

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management arm of Aviva PLC (‘Aviva’), has revised growth projections marginally higher on the back of more resilient activity data in early 2023, according to... Read more continue reading

Strong technicals could see equity markets stage a healthy and sustained rally 

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“Stock indices have been building bullish momentum over the past month as traders seemed to be relieved that the potential for a widespread banking crisis was narrowly avoided. Traders continue... Read more continue reading

Offices to apartments – are they worth investing in?

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There is expected to be an increase in the number of CBD offices being converted into residential dwellings over the next few years – and this is attracting the interest... Read more continue reading

Is now the moment to get back into emerging markets?

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Is now the moment to get back into emerging markets (EM)? Six months ago, you might have laughed at the suggestion. Russia might have been written down to zero in... Read more continue reading

Global X launches Australian Equity ETF to complete and diversify portfolios

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Global X ETFs (Global X) has launched the Australia ex Financial & Resources ETF (ASX: OZXX) on the Australian Securities Exchange, enabling investors to gain greater exposure to Australia’s largest... Read more continue reading