Investors warned against complacency as “fear index” approaches record low

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Grant Samuel Funds Management and Triple3 Partners have warned investors not to take market returns for granted, as the CBOE volatility index – the VIX – hits near record lows.... Read more continue reading

Fees ate my super…or did they?

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Are Australians paying too much in management fees on their superannuation? Recent discussion in the media suggests just that. However, some of the publicity is based on inaccurate claims or... Read more continue reading

Promising outlook for gold says leading expert

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Several factors could support further increases in the gold price for the second half of 2014, according to Joe Foster, Portfolio Manager of Van Eck Global’s gold strategies. Speaking on the... Read more continue reading

Trading numbers on the rise for BEAR fund

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While Australian equities are trading near six year highs, trading volumes in BetaShares exchange traded products (ETPs) reveal that a growing group of investors are positioning their portfolios for a... Read more continue reading

Nyko Property says foreign investors critical to wellbeing of property construction markets

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9.1% of all Australians rely on construction for employment Foreign investors play a critical role in the Australian residential property market, with the current guidelines to investing providing the right... Read more continue reading

Making the most of equity market anomalies – Part 3

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In the final of the three-part series, Tyndall Australian equity portfolio managers, Jason Kim and Tim Johnston explore the case for concentrated portfolios. (Part 1 is available to read here and Part 2... Read more continue reading

Government pulls the wrong lever by delaying SuperStream

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A seasoned industry practitioner is highly critical of the Federal Government’s decision to push back the date by which superannuation funds must comply with the SuperStream contributions data standards. Superannuation... Read more continue reading

Market Vectors Australian Property ETF (MVA) awarded 4-star ‘superior rating’

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Market Vectors ETFs, the exchange traded fund business of Van Eck Global, announced that its Market Vectors Australian Property ETF has received a four-star superior rating from SQM Research, an... Read more continue reading

Silver lining for healthcare property investors

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Putting aside the fight brewing between the states and the Commonwealth over public healthcare spending, there could be a silver lining for investors, says Chris Smith, head of healthcare and... Read more continue reading

Product innovation helps deliver strong growth for Australia’s direct life insurers

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Innovative product development coupled with speed to rationalise non-performing offers has helped underpin strong growth in Australia’s direct life insurance segment. In the 12 months to December 2013, direct life... Read more continue reading