The Central Bank Dilemma
Kardinia Capital looks at why Jerome Powell’s re-election as Federal Reserve chair late last year was a relief to investors, but a few short months later his credibility is now on the line.
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Schroders: Reporting Season Best and Worst Performers
Schroders’ Martin Conlon explains which companies and sectors were the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of reporting season and what changes we’re seeing when it comes to ESG.
Read MoreTech Talk: An “80% Off” Sale
In the latest episode of his ‘Tech Talk’ series, Alphinity’s Trent Masters discusses some key takeaways from the month, and looks at the key trends post reporting season.
Read MoreWhy Does My Green Fund Look Dirty?
When it comes to ESG Funds, there are many shades of green. Kathleen Beaumont from Russell Investments explains how her firm goes about choosing truly sustainable products.
Read MoreHow to Fall in Love with Trend Following
Janus Henderson considers the implications of the ‘gradually then suddenly’ phenomenon, as markets respond to a sudden change in expectations for bond and commodity markets.
Read MoreDNR Capital Income Strategy Market Update
Scott Kelly, Portfolio Manager for the DNR Capital Australian Equities Income Portfolio and Fund, provides a current market update for income equities in light of recent events.
Read MoreImplications for Australia and Investors of Rising US Rates
In this week’s Insights column, AMP’s Shane Oliver looks at what the US Federal Reserve’s decision to start raising interest rates means for Australia and Australian investors.
Read MoreWhat I Wish I’d Known about Investing at 30
Youth, as the old adage goes, is wasted on the young. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson has some sage advice from his time in the markets for investors starting out on their journey.
Read MoreAnother Era of Quantitative Tightening Beckons
The first era of quantitative tightening fizzled. Magellan Investment Specialist Michael Collins wonders if asset-selling – aka money destroying – can help fight inflation this time?
Read MoreReadying for a Market Leadership Change
The disruption bubble is unravelling and market leadership is changing. Platinum’s Clay Smolinski looks at where the next big investment opportunities may lie.
Read MoreT. Rowe Price March 2022 Global Equity Update
Sam Ruiz from T. Rowe Price gives his thoughts on the 3 key themes having an impact on markets at the moment: Inflation, Interest Rates and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Read MorePalladium and Platinum Rally on Russia
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, ETF Securities looks as what might happen in commodities markets such as palladium and platinum, where Russia is a crucial player.
Read MoreInterest Rates, Bonds and Listed Real Estate
Just as we seemed to be passing peak inflation, Russia’s recent attack on Ukraine has resulted in another spike in commodity prices. Quay Global looks at this from a real estate perspective.
Read MoreMarkets and War – An Unlikely Alliance
GAM Investments’ Julian Howard examines the historical relationship between war and markets and the potential implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the global economy.
Read MoreThe Amazing Hyperscalers
Montaka believes the long-term winners in the AI sector are already known with a high degree of certainty but that the stock prices of these businesses are failing to adequately reflect this.
Read MoreAnother Energy Shock and the Threat from Higher Petrol Prices
In his Insights Column this week, AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver looks at what the 30%+ surge in global oil prices following the start of the war in Ukraine might mean for local and global markets.
Read MoreGlobal Dividends Reached a New Record in 2021
Global dividends made a strong recovery in 2021, more than making up for the cuts in 2020. Janus Henderson’s Jane Shoemake discusses the rebound and why JH has upgraded its 2022 forecast.
Read MoreSeatbelts Fastened for Turbulence Ahead
As fighting in Ukraine intensifies, Sebastian Mullins explains why Schroders are defensively positioned and focused on the response from central banks to rising commodity prices and inflation.
Read MoreAirlie FM: Australian equities at the crossroads?
Lower rates, RBA support and benign inflation are all reversing course, resulting in increasingly volatile markets. Airlie FM’s Matt Williams explores what this means for Australian equities.
Read MoreInvesting Mistakes During a Crisis
The events of the past week have handed us a long list of lessons about how we should and should not manage our portfolios at times of crisis. Here are a few of the more important ones.
Read MoreNavigating Extremes in 2022
Pandemic extremes continue but, as T. Rowe Price Portfolio Specialist Sam Ruiz explains in this article, growth investors should look through the short-term cycle when seeking opportunities.
Read MoreFour Counterpoints to ESG Investing Critics
Recent prominent media articles have criticized sustainable portfolios for being ineffective as agents of change. Dan Roarty from AllianceBerstein thinks the critics have missed the point.
Read MoreGold Bull(ion)
Gold mining stocks, along with the gold price, have been rising recently as inflation and political instability weigh investors’ considerations. VanEck looks at whether or not this can continue.
Read MoreWhat Will “Generation Alpha” Look Like?
GAM Investments’ Swetha Ramachandran looks at how the more digital, more sustainable generation to come – Generation “Alpha” – could influence consumption in the luxury sector.
Read MoreThe FANGs: A screaming bargain?
As investors fear the good times are over for the FANGMANT, those willing to take a risk may consider buying the dip. ETF Securities explains why.
Read MoreFive Big Picture Implications of the War in Ukraine
In his Insights column this week, AMP’s Shane Oliver looks at the war in Ukraine, five big picture implications of relevance to investors and why Australian shares are holding up a bit better than global shares.
Read MoreCybersecurity and Computer Chip Shortages
With cybersecurity and computer chip shortages still global concerns, Magellan’s Adrian Lu looks at the future of Enterprise Software companies and how they are addressing these key issues.
Read MoreInflation and Ukraine Crisis Support Gold
Having been challenged by surging stock markets, higher rates and even crypto over the past couple of years, Kanish Chugh from ETF Securities suggests things could be looking up for gold.
Read MoreTech Sector Outlook and What Matters to ‘Meta’
Magellan’s Ryan Joyce talks about the current valuation of the tech sector and why 2020 and 2021 created the ‘perfect storm’, with a deeper look into Meta and some news from Alibaba.
Read MoreIt’s (Not) the End of the World as We Know it (and We Feel Fine)
Despite the AREIT sector having fallen by 10.27% so far this year, Erik Borean from APN believes REM’s Michael Stipe was wrong in thinking it’s the end of the world as we know it.
Read MoreGlobal Technology: Taking volatility in stride
Janus Henderson’s Denny Fish believes that recent tech sector volatility is a response to higher interest rates rather than a judgment on these companies’ ability to reshape the global economy.
Read MoreAnalyst Survey 2022: Sector by sector
Fidelity International’s investment experts have recently completed their annual analyst survey for another year. Here is a sector-by-sector breakdown of what those in the know feel are the key points to watch.
Read MoreFinding Income in 2022
Schroders Portfolio Manager Mik Kase shares his views on recent volatility, impacts to income-producing assets and how he’s positioning the Absolute Return Income Fund in this market.
Read MoreNovartis, US Political Risks and Investing in Cancer Research
Magellan’s John Wylie reviews Novartis, looks at US political risks to the healthcare sector, and addresses how cancer research innovation may translate to investment profits.
Read MoreCarbon Capture: Early Days of a $1 Trillion Industry?
As Dimitry Dayen from ClearBridge reports, even the most ambitious emission-reduction scenarios maintain a share of fossil fuels usage, suggesting carbon capture solutions are needed.
Read MoreThe Escalation in Ukraine Tensions – Implications for Investors
As the world, and global markets, turn their focus toward the Ukrainian crisis, AMP’s Shane Oliver looks at the situation from a number of different angles and its potential ramifications for investors.
Read MoreIndustry 4.0 Drives the Additive Manufacturing Revolution
As concerns around global supply chains mount, GAM Investments’ Kevin Kruczynski argues that additive manufacturing (3D printing) could provide a more reliable, sustainable and efficient solution.
Read MoreMagellan Minutes: Financials and ICE continue to shine
Magellan’s Al Pullen analyses the winners and losers within the financial sector, looks at why ICE remains an attractive investment and whether inflation will impact the current cryptocurrency trend.
Read MoreIt’s Not Always About Star Power
The difficulty for investors when looking for an active fund is determining if a fund is managed by a deep bench of stars that are skilful, not lucky. VanEck’s Arian Neiron explains why.
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