US outlook weakens as RBA rate cut looms

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“The macroeconomic picture will continue to dominate, and the events of the past month have reminded us that the environment that we are in now, geopolitical risk and policy risk... Read more continue reading

US assets have delivered in past decades, but big doubts over the future 

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The prices of US equities, property and high-yield bonds have risen significantly over the past 30 years but moving ahead, the uncertainty weighing on financial markets stemming from Donald Trump’s... Read more continue reading

Vanguard Australia has record month in April as investors embrace ETFs

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Vanguard Australia, Australia’s leading provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), had a record-breaking month in April as investors continued to embrace low-cost index investing. During April’s market turbulence, Vanguard Australia saw... Read more continue reading

Munro steers clear of EV producers, focuses on companies enabling energy efficiency

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The case to invest in electric vehicle (EV) producers could be falling away as supply increases, highlighting that not all clean energy investments are created equal. Emerging opportunities are coming... Read more continue reading

Funds push through Trump’s tariff turmoil  

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April saw volatility spike as markets reacted to Trump’s on again, off again, on again tariffs. Despite the turmoil, Australia’s superannuation funds posted a small positive return for April with... Read more continue reading

Small caps set to outperform large companies on the ASX

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The significant market volatility in 2025 creates a buying opportunity for investors keen to diversify their portfolios to take advantage of the attractive entry points for small companies, according to... Read more continue reading

Is it time for less drama in your portfolio?

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Analysing the growth scare: What investors should know Markets have experienced volatility resulting from the Trump administration’s tariffs and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE’s) pruning of the federal government.... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical calls on QBE to disclose its climate risk

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Leading ethical investment manager, Australian Ethical Investment is calling on QBE Insurance Group Ltd to disclose the risk climate change presents to its ongoing business, and its justification for its... Read more continue reading

Now could be a good time to reevaluate hybrid allocations

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Now could be a good time for retail investors to reevaluate exposure to hybrids given their attractive valuations despite approaching their call dates, according to Helen Mason, fund manager at... Read more continue reading

New research reveals Australians’ growing focus on life insurance amidst knowledge gaps

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Trusted direct Australian life insurer, NobleOak, launches its annual NobleOak Life Insurance Pulse Report, finding that more Australians are prioritising life insurance, even as they report a gap in understanding key... Read more continue reading