Russel Chesler, Author at ShareCafe

Russel Chesler

Russel Chesler is Head of Investments & Capital Markets at VanEck Investments. An actuary with over 25 years’ experience in financial services, Russel is responsible for managing VanEck's passive solutions. Prior to joining VanEck, Russel was a partner at Sunstone Partners, specialising in Asset and Wealth Management. Russel also worked for Perpetual Limited as General Manager of Protected Investments and Lending, and has held positions at Grange Securities, Alexander Forbes and Liberty Life. Russel has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (United Kingdom).

Etfs / Markets

Licence to Yield

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 - by Russel Chesler

As bond prices fall, yields rise. But, with ‘yield’ quoted in many ways, what are investors actually getting? VanEck’s Russel Chesler helps untangle this unusually tricky topic.

Bonds Are Not Forever

May 2, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Russel Chesler

With a view that interest rates will continue to rise in developed markets, bonds face headwinds. Where in the world do bond investors go? The developed world is not enough.

Etfs / Funds / Markets

Resources Revolution

April 14, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Russel Chesler

The sharp rebound in raw materials prices sparked inflationary pressures and the Ukraine/Russia conflict has provided a solid floor for global resources and commodities to rally.

ESG / Funds / Markets

Clean Energy Still Has Spark

February 16, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Russel Chesler

Share investors have been experiencing a market selloff and clean energy is one sector that has been impacted more than others. VanEck’s Russel Chesler looks at why this might be.

Etfs / Funds / Markets

Gold at the Hilton

November 22, 2021May 4, 2022 - by Russel Chesler

The Blackstone buyout of Hilton is one of the most famous in history, as well as a case study in the long-term nature of private equity and the potential rewards for those with the risk tolerance and the patience.

Etfs / Funds / Markets

The Next Boomers

June 7, 2021May 4, 2022 - by Russel Chesler

Every 15 to 20 years, a new generation is defined. Generations are identifiable by their music, fashion, and events that happened during the generation’s formative years.