Rising interest rates and improved market outlook set to bring bond ETFs back in vogue in 2023

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According to data recently released by the ASX and Vanguard, flows into bond ETFs in Q4 2022 gained momentum as investors sought to further diversify their portfolios amidst rising interest... Read more continue reading

Nuances matter when navigating the markets in 2023

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In 2022, things got ugly for both the equity and fixed income markets. As inflation grew and interest rates rose in response to monetary policy tightening, stocks registered their worst... Read more continue reading

Global equities to produce strong income in 2023, but beware of macro risks

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Dividends from global equities are projected to increase in 2023, however the pace of dividend growth is slowing following the post-COVID period when there was a sharp recovery. That’s according... Read more continue reading

Some surprises likely for investors in the Australian share market in 2023

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A degree of complacency may see some investors surprised by potential features of the year ahead, including uncertainty around corporate earnings and elevated commodity prices continuing longer than expected, according... Read more continue reading

A bevy of black swans: Surprises that could derail the 2023 outlook

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Investors are looking forward to a new year that has one redeeming quality – it doesn’t mirror the annus horribilis of 2022. 2023 is likely to see recession, and that... Read more continue reading

Income portfolio construction – private debt v public debt

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The characteristics of private debt True to label, debt that is private is less transparent than other parts of the credit market, so broad analysis is not easy. Additionally, private... Read more continue reading

Strong start to 2023 likely, but full interest rate impact still to play out

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The real economic impact of higher interest rates will start to hit home in the first half of 2023, resulting in households reducing spending and many corporates’ earnings revising materially... Read more continue reading

Trend following strategies in an inflationary environment

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Trend following strategies capture upward and downward trends in traditional markets, which has made such strategies popular alternative investments for financial advisers looking to diversify client portfolios. This article from... Read more continue reading

Invesco launches the tenth Global Sovereign Asset Management Study

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Surging inflation has prompted sovereign wealth fund investors to re-examine their asset allocation, with private markets the main beneficiary, according to the latest ‘Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study’. Now... Read more continue reading

Australia’s value ‘spice’: Is global exposure really the best way for investors to add value

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Investors have recently been adding Global Value ETFs to their portfolios to enhance  exposure to value style given the market dynamics this year, says Martin Currie, the active Australian equity... Read more continue reading