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Whatever it takes

This is a ‘whatever it takes’ moment for Australia and, indeed, the rest of the world. Former RBA Governor Glenn Stevens’ had a dictum: “first do no wrong”. In the current circumstance that means erring on the side of excess when it comes to stimulus. The June quarter is likely to see the biggest ever […]

23 Mar 2020

CPD: Picking winners

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During a recent national roadshow, Nick Griffin, CIO of Munro Partners, explained that when it comes to investing, there are always lots of losers and just a few winners. This article examines how the S-curve of a company or industry can help to identify winners. It also examines the sector likely to produce tomorrow’s winners […]

18 Mar 2020

CPD: The hunt for yield can lead to risky territories

From GSFM

With interest rates hovering around historical lows globally, investor appetite for alternative income sources has markedly increased. In the current environment uncertainty is writ large; challenges come at investors from all angles – global and domestic, as well as longer term structural challenges. In this article, Damien McIntyre, CEO of GSFM Pty Ltd, discusses where […]

24 Feb 2020

CPD: Which beta is better?

From GSFM

Infrastructure investing is increasingly popular within retirement savings plans and it’s easy to understand why. An allocation to infrastructure can potentially deliver lower volatility and a higher dividend yield than global equities, and a diversifying addition to a multi-asset class portfolio. In this article Ganesh Suntharam, CIO and Senior Portfolio Manager with GSFM’s newest investment […]

21 Jan 2020

Bumper 2019 precipitates more benign year ahead

From GSFM

The unexpected equity market returns of last year are unlikely to continue over the coming 12 months and, against the backdrop of protracted geopolitical concerns, a more benign, muted environment should be expected, according to GSFM and its fund manager partners, Munro Partners and Tribeca Investment Partners. GSFM adviser, Stephen Miller, says the extent of the strong […]

15 Jan 2020

CPD: Quantitative investment delivers positive investor outcomes

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The essence of a quantitative investment approach is straight-forward: it is the utilisation of rational economic and fundamental investment insights in a disciplined and consistent fashion. In this article from GSFM’s investment partner Redpoint Investment Management, CEO Max Cappetta examines the merits of a quantitative investment approach and discusses the benefits of such an approach […]

10 Dec 2019

CPD: Cold War 2.0 and its implications for global markets

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Bill Priest, CEO, co-CIO and portfolio manager of Epoch Investment Partners (Epoch) recently visited Australia to share Epoch’s world view with financial advisers and in particular, the potential impact of Cold War 2.0 on investment markets. In this article, GSFM shares Bill’s insights, gleaned from an investment career spanning more than 45 years, and discusses […]

05 Dec 2019

Payden & Rygel awarded Rest mandate

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Global fixed income manager, Payden & Rygel, has secured a mandate from Rest, with its Payden Absolute Return Investment (PARI) strategy selected to form part of the superannuation fund’s overall portfolio. The PARI strategy is represented by GSFM in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Charles Levinge, GSFM’s Head of Institutional Business, said the mandate […]

08 Nov 2019

GSFM acquires MLC Asset Management’s 49 per cent equity stake in Redpoint Investment Management

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GSFM has completed the acquisition of a 49 per cent equity stake in boutique quantitative equities specialist Redpoint Investment Management (Redpoint). Redpoint management will continue to control 51 per cent of the business. The two firms combined will manage over $17 billion. Redpoint was established in 2011 and specialises in listed asset classes including Australian equities, international […]

21 Oct 2019

CPD: Blitzscale and hope – unicorns, IPOs and the fear of repeating the late 1990s

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The current hype about two-sided digital platforms, blitzscaling and winner-takes-most markets has fuelled a surge in IPO listings. It is perhaps unsurprising that this exuberance, especially when combined with inordinate liquidity, record levels of VC activity and multiple fundraising rounds, has often produced stratospheric valuations that are difficult to reconcile with free-cash-flow (FCF) fundamentals. As […]

30 Sep 2019