REITs and Navigating the Inflation Panic
It’s been a tough six months; not only for listed real estate, but for most risk assets as well. Even the natural portfolio risk dampener, sovereign bonds, has suffered. Quay Global with more.
Read MoreIt’s been a tough six months; not only for listed real estate, but for most risk assets as well. Even the natural portfolio risk dampener, sovereign bonds, has suffered. Quay Global with more.
Read MoreAs Tim Murray from T. Rowe Price explains, tech sector premium has largely reversed to pre‑pandemic levels but remains elevated. Despite the recent rout, tech stocks still aren’t cheap.
Read MoreJoe Foster from VanEck takes a look at the current state of the gold market, how the yellow metal has performed historically in times of rising rates and what’s in store this time around.
Read MoreFY 2022 was a tough year with Inflation, interest rates and market volatility all on the rise and Covid still holding sway. Fidelity’s Paul Taylor explains why expectations are still bearish.
Read MoreInfrastructure has seen increased attention amid the broader market weakness. ClearBridge’s Charles Hamieh discusses some opportunities and potential income benefits in the space today.
Read MoreAs stocks have wobbled, investors have bemoaned having no place to hide – not even in gold. June alone saw the market fall a whopping 8.97%. Kardinia Capital takes us on a deeper dive.
Read MoreCentral banks continue to aggressively fight inflation; growth seems to be slowing. Schroders’ Stuart Dear thinks this could mark the turning point where fixed income returns improve dramatically.
Read MoreAMP’s Dr Shane Oliver takes a look at the 1970s experience with inflation and its relevance to today’s problems, and explains why he believes central banks must focus on getting inflation back down.
Read MoreRoss Cartwright, Director of MFS IM’s Investment Solutions Group, examines considerations for asset allocation strategies across growth and value in todays market environment.
Read MoreAneta Wynimko, Co-Portfolio Manager for Fidelity’s Global Demographics Fund, shares her key views on the current environment and the opportunities that are arising for the Fund.
Read MoreJune may have marked a turning point for bond yields as the focus shifted from inflation to concern over growth. Credit assets remain a concern as default risk increases while recessionary risks rise.
Read MoreAs Perpetual Portfolio Manager Vince Pezzullo explains, what makes energy stalwart Santos so attractive is the leverage the company has to domestic gas and export LNG markets.
Read MoreIn this month’s Tech Talk, Trent Masters from Alphinity IM reflects on the last month in markets and looks ahead to what’s set to be the most difficult reporting season in recent times.
Read MoreJune was an ugly month, as the focus shifted from inflation to the growing risk of recession, pushing equities and credit lower. As Schroders’ Simon Doyle explains, there were few places to hide.
Read MoreIn this week’s Insights column, AMP’s Shane Oliver reviews the performance of investment markets over the last 12 months and takes a look at the outlook for the 12 to come.
Read MoreRob Almeida from MFS Investment Management explains how historical market patterns can provide a useful roadmap for the the future but can also lead to mistaken assumptions.
Read MoreThe dynamics that drove equity markets over the last decade are changing. Janus Henderson’s Nick Schommer discusses how investors should view this new investment environment.
Read MoreAs Irene Lauro from Schroders writes, while short-term transition plans may be in jeopardy the continent is taking steps to accelerate renewable energy production over the medium-term.
Read MoreBehavioural economists have shown that people do not make good decisions in times of uncertainty. Brad Livingstone-Foggo from VanEck takes a closer look at this phenomenon.
Read MoreCharles Hamieh, MD and PM of Global Infrastructure Strategies at ClearBridge Investments, with some key insights into how his firm is dealing with the current market volatility.
Read MorePlatinum’s James Halse discusses his thoughts on current valuations, why defensive companies aren’t necessarily great investments and where he is finding value outside the US.
Read MoreInvestors have long presumed that if markets ever fell significantly, the Fed would step in to save the day. But right now, that’s not happening. Daniel Moore from IML explains why.
Read MoreWhat we think about the price of an asset largely reflects whether we are a buyer or a seller of it. As Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson explains, the view depends on which end of the telescope you’re looking through.
Read MoreAMP’s Shane Oliver looks at the risks posed by the combination of high household debt levels in Australia and rising interest rates: to him, it’s not as bad as it looks, but it’s still an issue.
Read MoreA year ago, investors were questioning the prudence of the 60-40 blend and no one was predicting an increased allocation to bonds, but here we are. Bonds are cool again.
Read MoreCalendar 2022 has seen the worst start to a year for markets since the Great Depression nearly a century ago. David Brett from Schroders tells the story so far in six charts.
Read MoreDisplay ads are now part of the online experience. But, as Magellan’s Michael Collins writes, they also face privacy and regulatory challenges that reduce their effectiveness.
Read MorePlatinum’s Adrian Cotiga explains how Europe’s efforts to be self-reliant in supply chains and energy are providing tailwinds and opportunities in new emerging companies.
Read MoreRussell Investments’ Alain Zeitouni explains why being invested in a well-diversified portfolio makes you more likely to achieve your long-term objective with limited stress.
Read MoreEconomies are transitioning from inflation to stagflation to economic slowdown. What does this mean for global equity markets? Randal Jenneke from T. Rowe Price with more.
Read MoreIt has been a difficult 12 months or so for biotech, but Platinum Asset Management Portfolio Manager Dr Bianca Ogden believes the sector is “absolutely not broken” – far from it.
Read MoreAMP’s Shane Oliver looks at the key things for investors to keep in mind in light of the recent falls in share markets and the flow on to superannuation returns.
Read MoreFidelity’s Tom Stevenson explains why, for the Fed and other central banks, easing the inflationary economy onto the runway safely and achieving a soft landing is all that matters.
Read MoreSchroders Strategist Tina Fong takes a look back over more than 100 years of data to ask what this week’s severe market moves might signal for the economy.
Read MoreDavid Dowsett, GAM’s Head of Investments, outlines 10 themes he has identified where he sees a clear “before and after” effect for the 2020-22 crisis period.
Read MoreAs Schroders’ Ugo Montrucchio explains, high inflation is on everyone’s mind, but perhaps growth should be more concerning when making investment decisions.
Read MoreJay Sivapalan discusses what just happened in bond markets and how the Janus Henderson Australian Fixed Interest team are positioning portfolios in the current environment.
Read MorePlatinum’s Andrew Clifford looks at the current market backdrop and discusses Platinum’s investment approach, drivers of recent returns and where the team is investing.
Read MoreIn this month’s edition of Tech Talk, Trent Masters from Alphinity Investment Management explores the highlights in the tech landscape from his recent trip to the US.
Read MoreWhile the situation will remain uncertain for some time, it is clear that equity markets are returning to fundamentals where profits, cash flows and solid balance sheets matter.
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