Is Japan investable through a cash flow prism?

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There are so many ways companies, sectors and economies can be viewed: many investors study traditional accounting metrics such as price/earnings (P/E) and price/book value (P/BV) ratios of companies and... Read more continue reading

Low rates are for losers

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Not long ago, negative interest rates were a novelty. The idea that an investor might pay someone to borrow their money was viewed as both radical and nonsensical. Today, ultra-low,... Read more continue reading

Full steam ahead for insurance in platforms

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According to IOOF, insurance inside super is often the best solution for clients due to the tax and cash-flow benefits. There are however, many different types of insurance inside super... Read more continue reading

IOOF Analysis: Third tranche of draft super reforms released

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The Government has released for comment the third tranche of draft legislation for the superannuation reforms to commence 1 July 2017. Here, IOOF Senior Technical Services Manager, Pam Roberts, comments... Read more continue reading

Investors urged to consider small caps for outstanding performance

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Small can be beautiful… and lucrative! Australian investors and the financial media tend to overly focus on large cap stocks according to boutique investment manager Terra Capital. “But it can... Read more continue reading

IMF conference puts spotlight on slowing Emerging Market growth

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Leading global asset manager, Eaton Vance believes that numerous weak spots highlighted by the IMF reinforce the importance for investors of fundamental country analysis for emerging markets. The manager says: The... Read more continue reading

IMF/World Bank Meetings Point to Brighter Outlook for Emerging Markets

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A ray of optimism peeked through at the annual International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group meetings: The outlook for emerging markets (EM) is decidedly constructive. The vortex of the taper tantrum,... Read more continue reading

Emerging market equities gain momentum

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Emerging market equities outperformed global indices in the third quarter of 2016 and continue to gather momentum according to VanEck’s visiting emerging markets expert. David Semple, Portfolio Manager for VanEck’s... Read more continue reading

DomaCom remains bullish on agri investments

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Crowdfunder DomaCom is identifying fresh pastures to give investors the opportunity to acquire a stake in Australia’s agribusinesses in the wake of the sale of the iconic Kidman & Co... Read more continue reading

BetaShares September Australian ETF Review: New money inflows boost industry FUM to all-time high

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The Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) industry hit a new all-time high in September of $24.1 billion in funds under management (FUM), according to the BetaShares Australian ETF Review –... Read more continue reading