Zenith 2012 Global Long/Short Equities Sector Release

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Zenith has completed its 2012 Global Long/Short Equities Review. From an initial universe of 34 Domestic Long/Short Funds Zenith has rated 3 funds “Highly Recommended”, 14 funds “Recommended” and 1... Read more continue reading

Lonsec global emerging markets review

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Emerging market investors have endured a rocky ride over the last 12 months. For those true believers in the merits of an expanding emerging markets allocation, the unpleasant view of... Read more continue reading

Investors who chase fund performance destined to be disappointed

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Many investors who invest in a managed fund that has been performing strongly are destined to be disappointed by its subsequent performance, an analysis by van Eyk Research shows.  van... Read more continue reading

Zenith rates the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha Fund RECOMMENDED

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The Perpetual Pure Equity Fund is a new Australian equity long/short product that has an internal target of 10% p.a. (net of fees).  The fund aims to achieve this objective... Read more continue reading

Australians sacrifice work-life balance to live a better lifestyle

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Australians are working harder than ever before in order to secure a comfortable standard of living but they are sacrificing work-life balance according to a recent survey commissioned by consumer... Read more continue reading

Australia CFD report

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Investment Trends’ annual CFD Report is based on the largest survey of investors conducted in Australia each year. Key findings of annual Investment Trends Australia Contracts for Difference (CFD) Report:... Read more continue reading

S&P places Aberdeen Capital Growth Fund ‘on hold’

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has today placed the Aberdeen Capital Growth Fund ‘On Hold’ following Aberdeen Capital’s announcement that this fund will change its strategy and undergo a name... Read more continue reading

Volatility needs active management to avoid lower returns

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Volatility strategies designed to combat the gyrations in equities markets need to be actively managed to ensure investors can reduce their losses when markets fall without sacrificing overall returns, van... Read more continue reading

Risk-on risk-off phenomenon is played through Asian equities and blue chips

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has announced the release of its 2011–2012 global equities sector review. S&P Fund Services analyst, Justine Gorman said: “Risk-on and risk-off behaviour has been one... Read more continue reading

Listed infrastructure funds deliver on objectives, says S&P

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has announced the release of ratings from its 2012 listed infrastructure sector review. The 2012 sector review is our fifth review of listed infrastructure products... Read more continue reading