Don’t be fazed by short-term super drawdowns

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Recent market turmoil is a timely reminder to super members not to allow short-term market movements to impact their investment decisions, according to leading research house SuperRatings. As investors deal... Read more continue reading

Super’s trillion dollar decade, but members must be wary of risks

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Super funds have had a convincing finish to what was a bumpy 2019 financial year, with an improvement in sentiment and a rallying share market in June helping funds over... Read more continue reading

Not all AREITs are created equally

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The 12 months to 31 May 2019 were positive for Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (AREITs), with the S&P/ASX 300 AREIT Accumulation Index returning 14.3% and the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed... Read more continue reading

Super fund member loyalty is on the rise: 2019 Super Fund Member Sentiment and Communications Report

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Investment Trends has released its flagship 2019 Super Fund Member Sentiment and Communications Report, an in-depth look at the attitudes, needs and priorities of Australian super fund members. The twelfth... Read more continue reading

2019 BlackRock Investment Institute mid-year outlook report

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BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) has published their 2019 mid-year outlook report. In summary, the key change in BlackRock’s outlook is that they now see trade and geopolitical frictions as the principal driver of the... Read more continue reading

Equity duration: An oxymoron or an important portfolio exposure?

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Duration, despite being a common measure within the fixed income community, is a relatively foreign concept when it comes to equities. However, the latest research from Zenith Investment Partners shows... Read more continue reading

Industrial Fund scores top rating

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At a time of increased focus on the attractiveness of industrial and logistic themed investment properties due to the e-commerce revolution, independent research house Lonsec has allocated its highest possible... Read more continue reading

Zenith Sector Review: Not even Marty McFly can avoid periods of drawdown

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Investors focused on short-term performance will no doubt be disappointed with the underperformance of the Australian Shares long/short sector. However, research by Zenith Investment Partners shows that it is very... Read more continue reading

Centuria ‘LifeGoals’ awarded ‘Very Strong’ by Australia Ratings

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Centuria LifeGoals, Centuria Life’s new investment bonds product, has been awarded a rating of ‘Very Strong’ by Australia Ratings. Centuria Life is part of specialist investment manager Centuria Capital Group... Read more continue reading

Listed Infrastructure delivers during recent downturns

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Global Listed Infrastructure (GLI) funds have once again proved their defensive capabilities in the face of equity market volatility according to Zenith Investment Partners 2019 Infrastructure Sector Report. The sector... Read more continue reading