Market Vectors to launch MSCI World ex Australia Quality ETF

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New ETF will provide Australian investors with cost-effective and transparent exposure to high-quality international shares in a single trade on the ASX Market Vectors ETFs, the exchange traded fund (ETF)

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SMSF assets hit record $557bn – exposure to ETFs growing

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The assets of Australian self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) surged in value to a record $557.1 billion in the June 2014 quarter, according to ATO data released last week, creating a

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Van Eck Global expands Australia team to drive capabilities

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Van Eck Global has made several new appointments to its Australian team to help expand its institutional presence and its exchange traded fund business, Market Vectors ETFs, in the local

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ETF education needed: Market Vectors

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Market Vectors launches all-encompassing education campaign aimed at advisers and investors Market Vectors Australia, the exchange traded fund (ETF) business of Van Eck Global, has launched a holistic education initiative

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Looking under the bonnet of your Equity Income ETF

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Investors are increasingly interested in equity income strategy exchange traded funds (ETFs) for two main reasons. Firstly to capitalise on dividend income and secondly to get instant diversification benefits, according

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SMSF’s reach record $558.6bn – still heavy cash

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Fresh data released this week shows Australian self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have invested record amounts in cash investments despite low returns and the prospect of rising inflation. This may negatively

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Australia’s ETF industry reaches record assets of $11 billion

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According to the latest ASX Funds Monthly Update, Australia’s exchange traded funds (ETF) industry has surged to a record level in April 2014 to $11.13 billion, an almost 50% increase

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Market Vectors to launch first of its kind Australian Equal Weight ETF

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Market Vectors, the exchange traded fund business of US-based investment manager Van Eck Global, will shortly launch a new exchange traded fund (ETF) on the ASX with a unique equal

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SMSFs should consider risks of holding too much cash

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Australian self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can take action to avoid poor real returns on cash investments, which represent nearly 30 per cent of all SMSF assets, according to Arian Neiron,

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Investors pour over $1bn into global assets via ASX-listed ETFs

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The performance in share markets this year has driven strong flows into exchange traded funds (ETFs), with over $1 billion pouring into ASX-listed international ETFs, helping to drive the market

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