Super funds off to a flyer in January

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Super funds got off to a flying start in 2025 with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 2.2% in January, despite share market jitters late... Read more continue reading

What is the performance of gold telling us?

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The price of gold exceeded US$2,900 an ounce last week for the first time. Since October 2023, it has risen by more than US$1,000 an ounce. The price is three... Read more continue reading

Investors must strengthen portfolio resilience amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty

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Independent global investment consultancy bfinance has released its latest Manager Intelligence and Market Trends report, offering comprehensive insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance... Read more continue reading

‘Rent-vesting’ on the rise as more Australians look to buy in 2025

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Westpac research has found more than half (54%) of first home buyers are considering ‘rent-vesting’ to get into the property market – up 4 per cent from this time last... Read more continue reading

CPD: The spectrum of growth

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Companies that generate strong, sustainable growth are valuable sources of long term capital appreciation in a portfolio, but these businesses are rare, difficult to identify and exist on a broad... Read more continue reading

Janus Henderson unveils new active fixed interest ETF, as 2025 signals a new growth cycle for fixed interest in Australia

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Janus Henderson Investors as announced the launch of its fifth exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Australia, responding to increased investor and adviser demand for actively managed fixed interest products. The Janus... Read more continue reading

Aged care reforms may raise cost of care and require advice

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Upcoming aged care reforms set to take effect from 1 July 2025 could significantly impact the financial position of Australians entering aged care, with important choices needing to be made... Read more continue reading

Prioritising genuine diversification over momentum is key in an expensive market 

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The recent surge in US equity markets, particularly the S&P 500’s 23 per cent increase in 2024, is largely due to valuation expansions. This has created significant risks for investors,... Read more continue reading

Tech sector set for growth in 2025 as opportunities broaden out

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The global tech sector is set for growth in 2025, as software and service businesses find more opportunities to monetise their products and services, and continue to adopt artificial intelligence... Read more continue reading

The opening salvo in Trump trade war two 

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Markets were recently rattled by three executive orders announcing tariff increases on Mexico, Canada, and China, marking an opening salvo of President Donald Trump’s trade war. With Europe likely next... Read more continue reading