Sector ETFs Take ETF Strategies to a More Active Level Including Core/Satellite and Sector Rotation Strategies

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With a sector ETF, investors can take ETF strategies to a more active level. Sector ETFs buy the sector, rather than the individual stocks, and gain an appropriately weighted interest

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Outgoing AFA National President calls on Minister Shorten to put consumers first

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National President of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Dr Jim Taggart, OAM has called on Minister Bill Shorten to become a true advocate of the financial services industry so

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Investor sentiment negative

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The latest Financial Services Council/CoreData Investor Sentiment Index shows investor confidence remains negative for the second quarter in a row. The Index, prepared by CoreData for the Financial Services Council,

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Bushfire Action Weeek reminds Victorians to get Lifewise this Summer

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With 95% of Australian families having inadequate life insurance, Bushfire Action Week is a reminder to all about the importance of protecting the family against the risks associated with bushfires.

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US FPA says financial planning’s future remains uncertain

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Nearly 2500 people from the financial planning community from around the world descended on Denver for the US FPA conference. It covered almost 5 days of education, networking, recognition and

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Asian and Australian bond markets hold strong opportunities for investors, Western Asset says

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‘Kangaroo effect’ sees Australia as destination of choice for foreign issuers Asian bonds more attractive as governments put their houses in order As fears of a sell-out of fixed interest

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Fund managers say Aussie sharemarket is no longer overvalued: Russell survey

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Australian fund managers more wary of global concerns than their US counterparts Opportunities exist in resources sector but managers cold on Telcos Now could be a good time to get

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More than 50% of investors intend returning to commercial property investment, says Charter Hall survey

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Most investors intend to increase their exposures to listed and unlisted property over the next year, and will invest sizable sums, according to the findings of a new Charter Hall

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BOQ selects CMC Markets Stockbroking to provide online share trading service

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Over 600,000 BOQ customers set to benefit from new user-friendly trading platform with highly competitive brokerage rates The new relationship strengthens CMC Markets Stockbroking partnership growth strategy BOQ has today

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SMSF Use of Sector ETFs Likely to Follow the Success of Broader Passive Investments

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For the first time in Australia, investors can take a view on a particular market sector such as Resources, Financials or Energy. With a sector ETF, investors can simply buy

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