Betashares flagship equities ETFs each pass $4 billion in assets

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Leading Australian fund manager, Betashares, has announced that two of its flagship equities funds passed $4 billion in funds under management amid continued growth in the Australian ETF industry. The... Read more continue reading

Gaming still bigger than Ben Hur

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COVID-19 made gaming an even bigger industry, projected to again outpace the movie and digital music industries combined in terms of revenue in 2024, according to Insync Funds Management CIO,... Read more continue reading

US market may turn up more opportunities than just artificial intelligence

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Advisers looking to gain exposure to US equities for clients, can choose from a relatively small selection of ETFs and managed funds that target the market specifically. US equities accounted... Read more continue reading

Subdued IPO pipeline in 2024 following tough 2023

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There was a marked deterioration in the initial public offering (IPO) market in 2023, with just 32 listings for the whole year, according to the latest HLB Mann Judd IPO... Read more continue reading

2024 Outlook: Will it be a hard, soft or no landing?

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Martin Currie Australia, part of Franklin Templeton, has released its recent outlook paper on what has shaped the Australian market in 2023 and provide fundamental insight into the Australian equities... Read more continue reading

Hidden GEMs: Are the dark clouds starting to part for emerging markets

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With 2023 falling short of expectations in terms of a recovery for emerging markets, Archie Hart and Varun Laijawalla, Co-Portfolio Managers, Emerging Markets Equities at Ninety One, are optimistic on... Read more continue reading

Australians want advice and see super as the best way to pay for it

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New research from Colonial First State has found that 93% of Australians believe people need financial advice and almost two in three are interested in using the funds in their... Read more continue reading

Picture this: cheap but not entirely cheerful

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Ninety One’s Multi-Asset Credit team explains how loans have lagged the recent rally in credit markets to create compelling valuations but warns investors to take care to limit exposure to... Read more continue reading

Overvalued US equities could correct in 2024

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Equity valuations are inflated in the US and with more downside risk in 2024, investors should steer towards quality companies to avoid exposing their portfolios to riskier companies which could... Read more continue reading

2024 a potential turning point for AREITs yet recovery will not ‘lift all boats’

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2024 could be a turning point for AREITs following a period of rate hikes and rising bond yields, according to Amy Pham, Portfolio Manager for the Pengana High Conviction Property... Read more continue reading