In a market where risks have risen, diversifying within asset classes, particularly defensive asset classes, is just as important as having a sound mix of growth and defensive assets, writes Justin Tyler, Director, Daintree Capital.
Diversification is a central strategy used by asset allocators to lower a portfolio’s risk and...
Recently, global asset manager T. Rowe Price held a webinar for Australian investors. I’ve transcribed part of the presentation by Emerging Market Bonds and Global High Income Bond Strategies Portfolio Manager Samy Muaddi whose role is exclusively focussed on debt markets. He describes how the world can get itself...
If there is one thing the RBA wants, it is for Australians to stop spending, easing pressure on the employment market and consumption according to Franklin Templeton.
“It is still early days, but signs are growing that the Australian consumer might finally be getting the memo. If that’s the case,...
Franklin Templeton provides some key macro and investment themes as well an outlook dashboard on their views of sub sectors.
Our growth projections for the United States continue to improve as a “soft landing” becomes the most likely outcome, while other economies may face harsher conditions. US and European central...
How the prices of goods and services have changed is not only an enduringly, topical conversation point, it offers a fascinating insight into society and the Australian economy. This article from the Australian Bureau of Statistics looks at how prices and their collection have changed over time to provide...
By Robert M. Almeida, Portfolio Manager and Global Investment Strategist
Soaring policy rates have made cash a competitive asset again, prompting an overdue de-rating of risk assets.
But just because yields are higher, that doesn’t mean risk is lower.
The recent shift from yield-scarcity to abundancy is exciting, but...
The desire to invest in bonds seems to be back in fashion again after a very poor 1H22. Rates are attractive and investors are flocking back to the asset class.
If you are a first-time investor or thinking about reinvesting, you can invest direct in individual bonds or indirect, through...
According to BetaShares, the Australian ETF industry ended 2023 at an all time high with total market capitalisation of $177.5 billion, representing 33% year on year growth. Most of the growth was due to an increase in market value, with $15 billion in new funds, up 12% on $13.5...
Returns on investments just keep getting lower. As cashed-up investors look to alternative investments, fixed income funds have been beneficiaries.
Fortunately, some funds have been sympathetic to investors’ plight and the need for income and dropped fees accordingly. However, others persist with a high fee agenda, are the fees worth...
Rising inflation fears and market uncertainty could boost the investment appeal of government bonds, an obvious safe-haven asset.
Retail investors comprise only a negligible value of direct holdings of Australian government securities, which includes government bonds, with around 60% held by non-resident investors, according to the Australian Office of Financial Management...
