Markets teetering with volatility levels set to spike

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An exceptional 10-year bull run coupled with lingering geopolitical uncertainty is likely to generate a spike in market volatility over the coming 12 months and demand a more defensive investment

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Global market outlook uncertain as volatility tipped to return

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The global economic outlook is looking increasingly uncertain, with volatility set to re-appear, but opportunities exist for shrewd investors who understand the global backdrop and risks, and who do their

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Busting the myths about market volatility

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The idea that market volatility is bad and something that investors need to protect themselves against, is outdated and needs to be challenged, says Simon Ho, chief investment officer of

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Commodities, oil and $US to drive volatility in 2017

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Market volatility in 2017 will continue to be episodic – rather than prolonged – although asset price distortion will ultimately rectify during the year and be the forerunner of a

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Strategies to survive a bear market – Part II

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In Strategies to survive a bear market – Part I we looked at the benefits of long/short equity strategies to ride out market turbulence. In the second part of this series,

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‘Episodic’ market volatility ahead for 2016 – China the wildcard in global market outlook

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The year ahead will be one of ‘episodic’ volatility – rather than wildly veering highs and lows – an environment that will create opportunities for astute investors, according to Simon

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New fund aims to maintain exposure to growth assets while limiting downside risk

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Grant Samuel Funds Management (GSFM) has launched a new fund combining the expertise of Epoch Investment Partners’ shareholder yield strategy and Triple3 Partners’ volatility management strategy. Called the Grant Samuel

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Triple3 Volatility Advantage Fund wins Lonsec Innovation award 2015

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The Triple3 Volatility Advantage Fund has been named the Lonsec Innovation Award Winner for 2015 at the 13th annual SuperRatings Fund of the Year Awards. The Lonsec Awards highlight and

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Volatile markets to challenge investors in 2015

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Triple3 Partners have warned that quantitative easing, an expected increase in global interest rates and falling oil prices will present investors with a challenging set of circumstances in 2015. “The

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Investors warned against complacency as “fear index” approaches record low

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Grant Samuel Funds Management and Triple3 Partners have warned investors not to take market returns for granted, as the CBOE volatility index – the VIX – hits near record lows.

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